A James Tedesco virtuoso performance has ruined Robbie Farah's fresh start at South Sydney, the Wests Tigers' No 1 firing his side to a 34-18 thumping. Tedesco scored one, set up another and played an important role in a further two as the Tigers ran riot in the six-tries-to-four rout. Tigers centre Jamal Idris had an indifferent return to the NRL, dropping the ball with his first touch. Tigers coach Jason Taylor paid tribute to Tedesco, saying his running game would play a big part in their game plan this year. Wests Tigers 34 (Luke Brooks, Chris Lawrence, Mitchell Moses, Ava Seumanufagai, Moses Suli, James Tedesco tries; Moses 5 goals) South Sydney Rabbitohs 18 (Bryson Goodwin 3, G Inglis tries; Goodwin goal) at ANZ Stadium.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 03, 2017 21:29 UTC