Duo to return to boost Wests Tigers

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After losing second-rower Gareth Ellis for three months to a foot injury, Wests Tigers look set to receive a rare boost with the return of a key duo for Friday night's crucial NRL clash with Brisbane.

The Tigers have had a horror start to the year, losing four straight games to be sitting in equal last place while injuries and suspension tested their thin depth.

Hooker and captain Robbie Farah will be a welcome sight for coach Tim Sheens, having served a two-game suspension for a dangerous throw, but the Tigers could also see giant prop Keith Galloway (foot) join the side.

Tim Moltzen also appears a certain starter despite speculation he was feeling the effects of concussion after he was collected high by South Sydney captain Michael Crocker after taking a bomb in Sunday's loss to the Rabbitohs.

Both Moltzen and Galloway joined the main group for training on Tuesday, allaying fears that the fullback was in doubt and strengthening the Test prop's chances of lining up for the first time since round one.

And while admitting the loss of Ellis was a devastating blow to the Tigers, centre Chris Lawrence was excited about having Farah and Galloway back on the park.

"That's a massive loss, I think he's one of the best back-rowers and players in the game," Lawrence said on Tuesday.

"His work ethic, his line speed and his defence is just awesome. He's going to be a massive loss.

"(But) it will be good having Robbie back, especially the direction around the ruck and the decision-making around there.

"And if we get big Keithy back, and we'll find that out at the end of the week, that will be a great boost for us.

"Especially as a senior player up in the middle, he'll definitely help the young props."

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[dermo]

Robbie and Keith will go along way to strengthining our ruck defence, I really hope Keith takes it upon himself to stiffin up that defence like Gibbs was so good at doing.

 

[happy_tiger]

I think the loss of Ellis almost outweighs the return of Farah and Keefy

 

[westy81]

Thank god keithy Is back we need some good go forward
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[k-bags]

Will be a much welcomed return for these guys. We have missed them!
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[red_dogg]

tigers really need these two back… ellis isnt here next yr so it gives an opportunity for someone to stand up and make it their jersey...

 

[tiger_pom]

its good to see keith back.lets hope blair takes it on himself to finally play something like to make up for the big loss of gareth ellis.

 

[cunno]

I'm glad Sauce is back but concerned about what his fitness levels will be like, has a foot injury how much fitness training has he been able to do?? and he has to keep up with the Broncos.