Tigers 23 Eels 12
SYDNEY: Benji Marshall prevailed in the keenly-awaited showdown with fellow superstar Jarryd Hayne, brilliantly dismantling Parramatta to lead the Wests Tigers to an impressive NRL victory over the Eels at the Sydney Football Stadium last night.
Marshall was everywhere for the Tigers, scoring two superb second-half tries as well as creating one of Lote Tuqiri's two four-pointers, and even potting a first-half field goal.
Had his kicking been more on target - he managed only one from five - the Tigers' victory would have been even more impressive.
The match was billed as a face-off between Marshall and Hayne, but it was the Tigers playmaker who shone brightest, reaping the benefit of a physical effort from his pack.