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May 16 2023, 10:54 · Ash Wheldon

Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS

When is Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers on and what time does it start? Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Thursday 18th May, 2023 – 10:50 (UK)

Where is Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers taking place? Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers 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 Penrith Panthers? 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 surrendered top spot in the NRL as they suffered a second loss in their last three outings with an early injury costing them dear in their clash with Melbourne Storm.
  • The Broncos lost Adam Reynolds in the opening exchanges and the halfback will be missing once again for this contest with Jock Madden slotting into the #7 jersey.

Starting 13: Walsh, Arthars, Staggs, Farnworth, Cobbo, Mam, Madden, Flegler, Walters, Haas, Capewell, Riki, Carrigan – Interchanges: Paix, Jensen, Hetherington, Taupau – Reserves: Mariner, Palasia, Piakura, Willison, Pereira

Unavailable: Corey Oates (Injured), Adam Reynolds (Injured)

PENRITH PANTHERS

  • Penrith Panthers returned to their very best as they blew Sydney Roosters away last week, running out emphatic 48-4 victors in what was a dominant performance.
  • The reigning premiers defended well but it was their attacking play that really caught the eye, continually cutting their opponents to ribbons and they will roll with the same 17 for this fixture.

Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Peachey, Crichton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Fisher-Harris, Sorensen, Hosking, Yeo – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Martin, Salmon – Reserves: Cogger, Garner, Jenkins, C. Smith, Henry

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Izack Tago (Injured), Matt Eisenhuth (Injured), Spencer Leniu (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Brisbane Broncos have failed to hit the heights that they produced at the start of the season in their recent outings and they could find it tough going once again here as they take on reigning premiers Penrith Panthers. The Broncos will come into this without key man Adam Reynolds and their lack of guidance around the pitch could be difficult for them to deal with. The Panthers were brilliant last week as they made it back-to-back successes and if they get anywhere near that level of performance once again, they should have too much for the hosts in this one.