NRL Pre-Season Challenge Team List: Week 3
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed their squad to face the Wests Tigers in Week 3 of the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.
Jason Ryles has bolstered his lineup after last Friday night's win against the Newcastle Knights in Week 2 of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Mitch Moses and Junior Paulo will be unavailable for this week's trial game, but are expected to be fit and ready to play in Round 1 v Melbourne Storm.
Featuring for the first time in blue and gold will be highly-anticipated recruits Zac Lomax and Jack Williams.
Seasoned Eels favourites Will Penisini and J'maine Hopgood return to the side for the first time in 2025.
After fielding an exciting performance for the Eels last week, Ronald Volkman backs up in a halves pairing with Eels SG Ball graduate Apa Twidle.
The match will kick off on Friday 21 February at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney at 8:00pm, and will be broadcasted by Fox League and Kayo Sports.
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Haze Dunster | Hamstring Strain | Round 2 |
| Dean Hawkins | Soleus Strain | Round 1/2 |
| Shaun Lane | Knee Arthroscopy | Round 4 |
| Mitch Moses | Left Foot soreness | Round 1 |
| Junior Paulo | Plantar Fasciitis | Round 1 |
| Bailey Simonsson | ACL Reconstruction | Round 4 |
Match: Wests Tigers v Eels
Round 3 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
9th Position
away Team
Eels
6th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
