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Tigers preview: Parramatta Eels

WESTS Tigers will be hoping for a similar result to their 31-18 round three thrashing of Parramatta when they face the Eels away.

WESTS Tigers will be hoping for a similar result to their 31-18 round three victory against Parramatta when they face the Eels away tonight.

The Tigers thrashed the Eels at Leichhardt Oval in March and included that cheeky quick tap from five-eighth Benji Marshall.

 NRL round 3 - Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.
NRL round 3 - Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

Hooker Robbie Farah is out with an injury and NSW Cup player Joel Luani will make his NRL debut.

NSW Cup Coach Paul Fletcher said Luani was a "player of the future".

"Joel is a pleasure to coach. His work ethic is great and is one of those guys that nothing is a problem for him,'' he said.

The clash will be Marshall's 200th game. Kick-off is at 7.35pm.

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