Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023 | Preliminary Final
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THE FACTS
When is Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors on and what time does it start? Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors will take place on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 – 10:50 (UK)
Where is Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia
Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISBANE BRONCOS
- Brisbane Broncos earned the week off by producing a brilliant performance to book their spot in the preliminary finals with a 26-0 success against Melbourne Storm.
- The Broncos were justified in their decision to rest their key men for the final round of the regular season and having performed so well in week 1 of the finals, it is little surprise that they will roll with the same 17 for this encounter.
Starting 13: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Keenan Palasia Reserves: 18. Corey Oates 19. Martin Taupau 20. Corey Jensen 21. Jock Madden 22. Tristan Sailor
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
- New Zealand Warriors made home advantage count as they prevailed in their semi-final against Newcastle Knights last week and will look to keep their extraordinary season going as they head to Suncorp.
- The Kiwi side have been the surprise package in the NRL this year but they deserve to be where they are and they too have named the same side that featured in their latest encounter.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Josh Curran Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Edward Kosi
THE PREDICTION
This could be a thrilling encounter between Brisbane Broncos and New Zealand Warriors as they do battle for a spot in the NRL Grand Final. Both teams have been brilliant all season and this game could genuinely go either way. Each side will fancy their chances of prevailing and making it to the season showpiece but home advantage could be crucial here and with the Broncos also coming into this the fresher of the two, the Brisbane outfit are given the edge.
