LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed their squad to face the Wests Tigers in their first home game of the 2025 season at CommBank Stadium, Sydney on Sunday afternoon.
New recruit Jordan Samrani will make his NRL debut on the wing, becoming Eels #857, while forward Kitione Kautoga will make his Eels debut as Eel #858.
Veteran Shaun Lane slots into the back-row after recovering from a knee injury, while last week's debutants Ryley Smith and Sam Tuivaiti will make another appearance after impressing last week.
The Eels are gearing up for a fierce battle against the Tigers, with the fans eagerly awaiting to see how the new recruits will perform on the field.
With Samrani bringing his lightning-fast speed to the wing and Kautoga's brute force in the forwards, the Eels are looking to dominate the Tigers in front of their home crowd.
Coach Brad Arthur is confident in his squad's abilities, stating, "We've got a good mix of experience and youth in the team this week.
The boys have been training hard all week and are ready to put everything on the line for the blue and gold jersey."
Eels fans are hoping for a repeat of last week's thrilling victory, where Smith and Tuivaiti made a huge impact in their NRL debuts.
With Lane back in the lineup to provide leadership and stability, the Eels are aiming to build on their strong start to the season.
As the countdown to kickoff begins, the Eels are focused and determined to come out on top against the Tigers.
It's shaping up to be a classic showdown between two fierce rivals, and the Eels are ready to give it their all on the field.