Benji Marshall denies vaping allegations, acknowledges need to address Wests Tigers' declining standards.
Benji Marshall admits Wests Tigers need to address slipping club standards, but has refuted reports of players vaping in the NRL club's gymnasium.
The Tigers coach on Wednesday fronted the media to affirm his "love" for Adam Doueihi, almost a week after the 27-year-old disagreed with a move out of halfback and walked out on the club.
Media suggestions had been that aside from the positional switch, Doueihi was dismayed by a lack of professionalism and accountability at the struggling joint venture, which has not played finals since 2011.
The Tigers enter round 22 in 16th place on the ladder, despite sitting third earlier in the year and most recently suffering a 46-point loss to Canberra with their season on the line.