Fullback James Tedesco will not line up for the Wests Tigers tomorrow afternoon in their match against the Newcastle Knights but is expected to be fit in time for Origin III.
After missing last week's clash with the Gold Coast Titans, Wests Tigers head coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed that Tedesco would again miss the match with an ankle injury sustained in Origin Game II.
"James won't play โ he hasn't come through from the ankle injury," he said.
"We'll keep that backline pretty similar to what it was last week.
"Kev [Naiqama] has had a few weeks at fullback now and has learned a bit each time. He's certainly familiar with the ground at Newcastle and is looking forward to playing well.
"James should be fine for Origin."
