Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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The Dolphins need to end their losing run to remain in contention to make the finals having fallen out of the top eight on the back of three straight losses and just one win in six.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 11th August, 2024 - 5:00am / AUS - 2:00pm / US EST - 12:00am / US PST - Saturday 10th August, 2024 - 9:00pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
DOLPHINS FORM: DOLPHINS EDGED BY ROOSTERS
It was a third consecutive defeat for the Dolphins as they went down to Sydney Roosters in a thrilling clash last time out. 74 points were scored but the 34 from the Dolphins were not enough to land the victory and they have now won just two of their last nine matches.
LAST FIVE: LWLLL
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS FORM: WARRIORS SEASON ALL-BUT OVER
In what has been a hugely frustrating season, the Warriors now look to be out of the hunt to make the finals after a shock loss at home to struggling Parramatta Eels. That leaves them with just one win in four which is not good enough at this stage of the season.
LAST FIVE: WLLWL
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: NIKORIMA TO RETURN
Having missed the Roosters game with illness, Kodi Nikorima returns to the side at five-eighth while Tevita Pangai Jnr. is also back having recovered from a calf issue.
Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Oryn Keeley 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O'Sullivan Reserves: 18. Lachlan Hubner 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Trai Fuller
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: JOHNSON DROPS OUT
Part of the issue for the Warriors this season has been their lack of consistency in the halves and that looks set to be the case again with Shaun Johnson a late withdrawal, meaning Te Maire Martin will line-up at halfback.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Edward Kosi 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Leka Halasima Reserves: 18. Te Maire Martin 20. Demitric Sifakula 21. Taine Tuaupiki 22. Moala Graham-Taufa 23. Bunty Afoa
DOLPHINS VS NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS PREDICTION
The Dolphins know they simply cannot afford to lose this game if they are serious about claiming a place in the finals. They have been lacking form for a long period now but their performances have still been solid on the whole. They take on a New Zealand Warriors side that have failed to build any consistency all year and it would be a surprise if the hosts were unable to get the job done at Suncorp.
DOLPHINS VS NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TIP: DOLPHINS TO WIN
