Wests Tigers will be without utility Joel Reddy for Sunday’s NRL opening-round clash against Cronulla due to an ankle injury.

Reddy, who was named on a five-man bench earlier this week, suffered the injury at training, with officials hopeful of having him back for next week’s game against Manly.

While Reddy was named on the bench, there was a suggestion the former Parramatta centre would start at fullback in place of rookie James Tedesco.

Tigers officials also dismissed rumours the Leichhardt Oval match was a sell-out, with just under 1500 tickets still available.