New Zealand Warriors vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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It has been an underwhelming campaign for New Zealand Warriors and they will need a big off-season to bounce back next year with Canterbury Bulldogs looking to compound their woes in this contest.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 23rd August, 2024 - 09:00am / AUS - 6:00pm / US EST - 4:00am / US PST - 1:00am
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
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS FORM: THREE STRAIGHT LOSSES FOR KIWI SIDE
Manly Sea Eagles were too good for the Warriors last week as they suffered a third consecutive loss and fifth defeat in their last six with that run ending all hopes of making the finals.
LAST FIVE: LWLLL
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES WIN FOUR-IN-A-ROW
It was something of a statement win for the Bulldogs as they toppled the Dolphins in impressive fashion to secure a fourth straight win and sixth victory in their last seven to stay right in the mix for a top four spot.
LAST FIVE: LWWWW
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: EGAN RETURNS
Hooker Wayde Egan is back on deck so Freddy Lussick is pushed to the bench and Chanel Harris-Tavita will play the role of 18th man. Shaun Johnson will make his final home appearance for the club.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 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. Demitric Sifakula Reserves: 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita 20. Leka Halasima 21. Taine Tuaupiki 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: LATE CHANGE FOR CIRALDO
The Bulldogs looked set to name the same side that was so impressive last week but they have been forced into a late change with Josh Curran succumbing to the knock he copped in that game with Max King taking his spot.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Harry Hayes 17. Jaeman Salmon Reserves: 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Eli Clark 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Max King
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS PREDICTION
It will be an emotional affair as Shaun Johnson plays in front of the Warriors crowd for the final time in his career. New Zealand Warriors will be desperate to send him out on a high note but they have been so poor of late and with Canterbury Bulldogs arriving on a great run of form, it is hard to see beyond the away side.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TIP: CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TO WIN
