The issues continue for the struggling Wests Tigers.

Five Wests Tigers players will have to fight to avoid having their contracts torn up with the struggling club announcing shock news.

SMH Chief Rugby League Reporter Adrian Proszenko told Adam Hawse, that players will have to fight to avoid having their contracts ended after not meeting pre-season training fitness guidelines.

The news comes after the club enjoyed an extended break from their wooden-spoon season.

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