LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Wests Tigers' fearless leader, Apisai Koroisau, has thrown his hat in the ring to play hooker this Friday night against the New Zealand Warriors, according to a report from the folks at zerotackle.com.
After missing last week's match due to injury, Koroisau's confirmation paves the way for a dynamic new halves duo in the form of former U13s buddies, Lachlan Galvin at five-eighth and Latu Fainu at halfback.
"Playing hooker," Koroisau boldly declared on Tuesday, showing his commitment to the team's success.
While the club anxiously awaits the decision on Stefano Utoikamanu's contract, key players like David Klemmer, John Bateman, Adam Doueihi, and Justin Olam were notably absent from training on Tuesday.
Isaiah Papali'i, the powerhouse second-rower, is set to make a triumphant return from injury on Friday, adding some much-needed oomph to the lineup.
Starford To'a was also spotted training in the centres, ready to step in if Doueihi and Olam are unable to take the field.
With these changes in the works, the Tigers are gearing up for a showdown against the Warriors that promises to be a gritty, hard-fought battle on the rugby league field.
Let the games begin!