Benji loses his No.1 fan

WESTS Tigers co-captain Benji Marshall will play one of the most emotional matches of his NRL career tonight after the death of his grandfather in New Zealand.

Marshall was granted personal leave this week to say his farewell in his home country, but has been declared a certain starter to take on Newcastle.

“He missed the one session which is not unusual for Benji anyway. He was back for our main session yesterday,” coach Ivan Cleary said. Marshall, who will return to NZ for tomorrow’s funeral, considered his grandfather his No.1 fan.