Kurtis Rowe is ''feeling confident and ready to rip in'' ahead of his NR: debut for the Wests Tigers on Saturday night.
The 20-year-old has been named at fullback to replace the injured James Tedesco.
The first thing Rowe did when he heard the good news of his inclusion in the NRL side? Call his mum.
Rowe has been a pivotal player in the Holden Cup side, scoring 26 tries from 26 games last season.
VIDEO: Kurtis Rowe ahead of his Wests Tigers NRL debut
Hear what Rowe has to say about how he fits into the Wests Tigers squad and what it's like to play at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.