Tigers build strong first-half lead over Bulldogs

Teenage Tigers centre Heamasi Makasini has gone off for a head injury assessment after copping a head clash from Sitili Tupouniua, with Starford To’a replacing him in the backline.

Both teams are popping offloads now while completing just about all of their sets – the one error from Xerri leading to the Tigers’ try.

A big left-foot step from Jarome Luai sends Lachie Galvin sprawling on the turf as Luai splits the Bulldogs’ defensive line, much to the joy of the pro-Tigers crowd, but a pass goes astray and Canterbury comes away with it.

The Dogs start to put some pressure on but Leo Thompson runs onto a Matt Burton pass and is hit hard by Sione Fainu, losing the ball in the process.

Tigers 6, Bulldogs 0 after 15 minutes