Wests Tigers injury update ahead of Round 8

 Wests Tigers centres Blake Ayshford and Chris Lawrence are expected to be out for up to six weeks each.

Ayshford has a syndsemosis injury in his right ankle with Lawrence suffering a hamstring injury in the loss to Brisbane at Campbelltown Sports Stadium last Saturday night.

Half-back Tim Moltzen will undergo surgery tomorrow after suffering a season ending knee injury.

Forward Matt Bell sustained a tendon injury to his right hand in training in the lead up to the Broncos game. He is undergoing surgery this week and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks.

On a positive note, winger Marika Koroibete has overcome a foot injury and is available for selection for Friday night’s game against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.

Injury update

• Benji Marshall (foot), Rd 9
• David Nofoaluma (knee), Rd 9
• Braith Anasta (groin), Rd 12
• Blake Ayshford (ankle), Rd 14
• Chris Lawrence (hamstring), Rd 14
• Matt Bell (hand), Rd 15
• James Gavet (knee), indefinite
• Keith Galloway (pec), indefinite
• Lote Tuqiri (arm), indefinite
• Tim Moltzen (knee), season