The Wests Tigers are hoping for a happy homecoming to Leichhardt Oval as they look to snap a nine-game losing streak in Saturday's clash with the Titans.
Benji Marshall's side claimed a dominant 32-6 victory over the Sharks in Round 3 in their most recent match at the inner-west venue.
The Wests Tigers followed up that win with a golden-point triumph over the Eels however it's been a lean run since then, the team dropping nine on the trot, including a 56-14 loss to the Dragons last Friday night.
Experienced half Aidan Sezer is set to return, having served a four-match suspension for a dangerous tackle.
The veteran's inclusion is crucial amid a torrid injury and suspension toll, with young halves Lachlan Galvin and Jayden Sullivan set to miss Saturday's clash.
Gold Coast looked to be showing signs of improvement throughout the past month, however they endured a tough outing last Saturday.
The Titans fell 46-12 to the Rabbitohs in a disappointing result in front of their home fans at Cbus Super Stadium.
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Team News
Wests Tigers: Reuben Porter will start the game at prop, Fonua Pole moves to second row and Alex Seyfarth goes to the bench in a game day shuffle. Alex Twal and Alex Lobb were both omitted from the side after suffering head knocks at training on Wednesday, opening the door for Heath Mason and Jordan Miller to make their NRL debuts off the bench. Solomona Faataape moves from the bench into the centres and Brent Naden slides to the wing to replace Lobb. Star playmaker Adam Doueihi dropped out of the squad when it was trimmed on Friday, making his return a knee reconstruction in the NSW Cup game against the Warriors. A new halves pairing for Benji Marshall with Aidan Sezer back from a four-game suspension at five-eighth and Api Koroisau handed the No.7 jersey with Lachlan Galvin and Jayden Sullivan both sidelined by hand injuries.
Titans: No further changes on game day after David Fifita was ruled out due to an ankle injury on Friday. He is expected to miss just the one match. Erin Clark joins the starting side and Jacob Alick has been added to the bench. Phil Sami's return from a hamstring injury in the centres allows Beau Fermor to return to the back row and Keenan Palasia goes back to the interchange.
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Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have not defeated the Titans at Leichhardt Oval since 2008.
- The Titans have won their past five games against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have conceded 98 points in their past two games.
- Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored nine tries in his past six games.
- Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has scored three tries in two games at Leichhardt Oval.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services,