Tigers name side for Eels trial

New Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has named his side for his first game in charge, an NRL trial match against Parramatta in Alice Springs.

Robbie Farah and Aaron Woods have been named for the Wests Tigers' first game under new coach Jason Taylor.

The NSW State of Origin representatives headline a team which will take on Parramatta in an NRL pre-season trial in Alice Springs on Saturday night.

With Luke Brooks unavailable due to his participation in the NRL All Stars game, Mitchell Moses will partner former St George Illawarra playmaker Josh Drinkwater in the halves.

James Tedesco (knee), David Nofoaluma (knee) and Tim Moltzen (knee) were not named in the side as they continue their injury rehabilitations.

Tigers: Robbie Farah (c), Nathan Brown, Josh Drinkwater, Jack Buchanan, Manaia Cherrington, Keith Galloway, Dene Halatau, Delouise Hoeter, Chris Lawrence, Lamar Liolevave, Kyle Lovett, Shannon McDonnell, Mitchell Moses, Kevin Naiqama, Pat Richards, Brenden Santi, Ava Seumanufagai, Tim Simona, Curtis Sironen, Sauaso Sue, Martin Taupau, Aaron Woods.


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