{"id":478789,"date":"2026-06-15T18:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/478789\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T18:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:37:06","slug":"dolphins-receive-huge-boost-ahead-of-tigers-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/478789\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins receive huge boost ahead of Tigers clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/nrl\/teams\/dolphins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Dolphins<\/a> are set to receive a major boost ahead of Saturday&#8217;s clash against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/nrl\/teams\/wests-tigers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wests Tigers<\/a>, with star halfback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/isaiya-katoa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaiya Katoa<\/a> and electric winger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/jamayne-isaako\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamayne Isaako<\/a> both expected to take their place in the side.<\/p>\n<p>Katoa trained separately from the main group on Monday as he continues to manage a knee injury suffered during the Dolphins&#8217; Round 15 victory.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old had his knee heavily strapped throughout the session and was seen icing the joint afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns over the injury, the Nine have revealed that he is fit to play.<\/p>\n<p>The news is also positive for Isaako, who trained strongly after suffering a dislocated finger that required minor surgery last week.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday&#8217;s fixture could also work in their favour from a representative standpoint, with the scheduling expected to provide sufficient recovery time for the club&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/state-of-origin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">State of Origin<\/a> stars backing up from Wednesday night&#8217;s series decider.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/nrl\/teams\/dolphins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Dolphins<\/a> have five players involved in Queensland&#8217;s squad, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/selwyn-cobbo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Selwyn Cobbo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/hamiso-tabuai-fidow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/kulikefu-finefeuiaki\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kulikefu Finefeuiaki<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/players\/max-plath\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Plath<\/a> and Thomas Flegler all part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/rugby-league\/teams\/qld-maroons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maroons<\/a> setup.<\/p>\n<p>With Katoa and Isaako on track to play and Origin representatives expected to be available, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotackle.com\/nrl\/teams\/dolphins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins<\/a> appear well-positioned to continue their strong season.<\/p>\n<p>        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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