Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Brisbane Broncos kept their hopes of making the finals alive with a much-needed and timely success last week but they now face a crucial match against one of the teams they are attempting to overhaul in the shape of Canterbury Bulldogs.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 27th July, 2024 - 6:00am / AUS - 3:00pm / US EST - 1:00am / US PST - Friday 26th July, 2024 - 10:00pm
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
BRISBANE BRONCOS FORM: BRONCOS END LOSING RUN
Having lost their prior six matches, it was imperative that the Broncos found a way to get back to winning ways and they managed to do just that in their clash with Newcastle Knights last week.
LAST FIVE: LLLLW
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES FAIL TO MAKE IT THREE WINS IN-A-ROW
The Bulldogs went into their clash with North Queensland Cowboys on a real high but they fell agonisingly short. They felt they were on the end of some contentious refereeing decisions which didn’t help their cause but they must put any thoughts of that behind them as they aim to hit back.
LAST FIVE: WLWWL
BRISBANE BRONCOS TEAM NEWS: COBBO RETURNS
Selwyn Cobbo was unable to back up after Origin due to a groin injury but he is back on deck here and will line-up on the wing. His inclusion sees Corey Oates drop out of the side while Brendan Piakura will hope to prove his fitness after copping a knock against the Knights.
Starting 13: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kobe Hetherington 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Blake Mozer 15. Tyson Smoothy 16. Xavier Willison 17. Martin Taupau Reserves: 18. Corey Oates 19. Josiah Karapani 20. Tristan Sailor 21. Vaa Semu 22. Brendan Piakura
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: ONE CHANGE FOR DOGGIES
No panic from Cameron Ciraldo despite last week’s result as he makes just one change to his side and it is an enforced one with Chris Patolo dropping out with injury so Lipoi Hopoi comes onto the bench.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 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. Lipoi Hopoi 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Harry Hayes Reserves: 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Liam Knight 21. Hayze Perham 22. Jeral Skelton 23. Drew Hutchison
BRISBANE BRONCOS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS PREDICTION
Brisbane Broncos must build on their win over Newcastle Knights if they are to stay in touch with the teams above them. Their mid-season form has left them with the challenge of coming from behind in an effort to make the finals and while Canterbury Bulldogs will hold no fear against them, their away form leaves a lot to be desired with just one victory on the road all season so side with the hosts to go back-to-back.
BRISBANE BRONCOS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TIP: BRISBANE BRONCOS TO WIN
