Olakau’atu impresses in final Origin audition after Manly pile points on depleted Tigers
The Sea Eagles secured a decisive 46-18 victory over the Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, reinforcing their position in the top eight. The Tigers, facing a series of losses and injuries, are likely to drop out of the top eight by the end of the weekend. Despite their struggles, the Tigers managed to score a late try through Kai Pearce-Paul.
- ▪The Sea Eagles won the match 46-18 against the Tigers.
- ▪The Tigers are expected to fall out of the top eight due to their ongoing losses.
- ▪Taylan May is the latest player from the Tigers to be sidelined with an injury.
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4.52pmSea Eagles defeat Tigers By That’s full-time at Suncorp Stadium where the Sea Eagles have solidified their top eight spot with a 46-18 victory against the Tigers. The Tigers, however, will likely slide out of the top eight by the end of the weekend as their run of losses continues, and their casualty ward continues to grow with Taylan May the latest Tiger sidelined through injury.Benji Marshall’s men didn’t give up – with Kai Pearce-Paul crossing to score in the final two minutes of the match – but errors in their own end turned out to be costly this afternoon.Full-time: Sea Eagles 46, Tigers 12 Wests Tigers captain Jarome Luai.Getty ImagesShare
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