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Tigers team list: Mason to partner Luai in the halves
Benji Marshall's team are 1-17 from the one named on Tuesday. Here is how they line up.
1. Jahream Bula, 2. Sunia Turuva, 3. Adam Doueihi, 4. Starford Toa, 5. Charlie Staines, 6. Heath Mason, 7. Jarome Luai (c), 8. Terrell May, 9. Apisai Korisau, 10. Royce Hunt, 11. Samuela Fainu, 12. Alex Seyfarth, 13. Alex Twal, 14. Brent Naden, 15. Jack Bird, 16. Sione Fainua, 17. Tony Sukkar
Moments before kick-off, in a bid to rev up the faithful and celebrate St George Illawarra's invitation to Vegas, an Elvis impersonator did his thing.
When Elvis left the building, the real 'King' strutted onto Nestrata Jubilee Stadium.
Clint Gutherson may only be 11 games into his Dragons stint, but already he has given the Red V a slew of hits and memories. Against a form fullback – Fletcher Sharpe again deputised for Kalyn Ponga, whose ankle pulled up sore after State of Origin – Gutherson again left his mark.
The former Parramatta captain scored a try and led from the front as the Red V climbed into sixth spot on the ladder with a 20-6 win over Newcastle.
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