The Wests Tigers are reportedly in a significant fight with……..
The Wests Tigers are reportedly in a major battle to retain young outside back Junior Tupou, who was one of the Tigers’ most impressive during a dismal 2023 campaign. The Tigers have made an offer to Tupou and are keen on retaining him, but the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters are both in their sights. Tupou’s decision could be influenced by the readily available first-grade spot for him at Concord, against likely having to fight his way into the best 17 at the Roosters or Raiders, who have plenty of outside backs.
The Roosters are preparing for the loss of Joseph Suaalii at the end of the 2024 season, as well as potentially Daniel Tupou and Joseph Manu, who is under heavy pursuit from a number of rival clubs including the St George Illawarra Dragons. The Raiders are likely to farewell Jordan Rapana at the end of the 2024 campaign, but have a number of young guns working through the ranks who could yet take the free spot.
Tupou’s ability to play on the wing or in the centres has left the two rivals chasing his signature given their own situations. He has been praised and has a fan in coach Benji Marshall. The Tigers have put a two-year extension on the table for Tupou that is yet to be signed.
The Wests Tigers are reportedly in a major battle to retain young outside back Junior Tupou, who was one of the Tigers’ most impressive during a dismal 2023 campaign. The Tigers have made an offer to Tupou and are keen on retaining him, but the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters are both in their sights. Tupou’s decision could be influenced by the readily available first-grade spot for him at Concord, against likely having to fight his way into the best 17 at the Roosters or Raiders, who have plenty of outside backs.
The Roosters are preparing for the loss of Joseph Suaalii at the end of the 2024 season, as well as potentially Daniel Tupou and Joseph Manu, who is under heavy pursuit from a number of rival clubs including the St George Illawarra Dragons. The Raiders are likely to farewell Jordan Rapana at the end of the 2024 campaign, but have a number of young guns working through the ranks who could yet take the free spot.
Tupou’s ability to play on the wing or in the centres has left the two rivals chasing his signature given their own situations. He has been praised and has a fan in coach Benji Marshall. The Tigers have put a two-year extension on the table for Tupou that is yet to be signed.
