LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, the Wests Tigers are set to welcome back their star recruits, Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva, just in time for the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.
After enduring setbacks during grueling pre-season training sessions, the dynamic duo are primed for a triumphant return to the field.
According to the esteemed rugby league guru, Christian Nicolussi of The Sydney Morning Herald, Luai and Turuva will be lacing up their boots for the Tigers' second pre-season showdown against the Parramatta Eels.
This news comes as a relief to fans, as it means the formidable pair will be firing on all cylinders for the highly anticipated Round 1 clash against the Newcastle Knights.
It was touch and go for Turuva after undergoing emergency surgery to remove his appendix following the Tigers' grueling army camp in Queensland.
But true to the spirit of the game, the tough-as-nails forward has defied the odds and will be back in action sooner than expected.
Snagging Turuva from the Penrith Panthers on a lucrative three-year deal worth a cool $450,000, the Tigers are banking on his star power to elevate them from the depths of the ladder.
With a renewed sense of hope and determination, the Tigers are gearing up to make a splash in the upcoming season, aiming to shake off the cobwebs of a four-year struggle and emerge as true contenders in the rugby league arena.