Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Canterbury Bulldogs look capable of forcing their way into the top four this season but they cannot count on their laurels with them closer to dropping out of the top eight based on their current points total. New Zealand Warriors, who begin the weekend in 13th on the ladder, can close the gap on their opponents to just one point with a win here.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 6th July, 2024 - 6:00a / AUS - 3:00p / US EST - 1:00a / US PST - Friday 5th July, 2024 - 10:00p
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 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
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES MAKE IT FOUR FROM FIVE
The Bulldogs bounced back from their loss to Sydney Roosters by making it four victories from their last five, narrowly defeating Cronulla Sharks in golden point of last week’s contest.
LAST FIVE: WWWLW
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS FORM: WARRIORS HIT BACK WELL
After their humiliating loss at the hands of Gold Coast Titans, the Kiwi side did well to put it behind them at the first time of asking as they prevailed against Brisbane Broncos last week, avoiding a third successive defeat in the process.
LAST FIVE: WWLLW
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: TRACEY BACK FROM CONCUSSION
After sitting out last week because of the concussion protocols, Connor Tracey is back for this contest and will slot into the fullback position. Jacob Kiraz shifts back to the wing while Kurt Mann is also back in the 17 after serving a ban.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward Bench: 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi Reserves: 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Jake Turpin 21. Blake Taaffe 22. Harry Hayes 23. Jack Todd
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: TUIVASA-SHECK COULD SWITCH TO WING
It is an unchanged 17 for Andrew Webster but there could be some late changes in terms of the make-up of the run-on side. One change being touted is a switch to the wing for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as they aim to get him more involved in the game.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Dylan Walker 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Jackson Ford Reserves: 18. Jacob Laban 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Ali Leiataua 22. Bunty Afoa 23. Leka Halasima
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS PREDICTION
The race for the finals is extremely tight at this point of the season with this game a good example of that. Canterbury Bulldogs begin the weekend in fifth spot on the ladder, just three points ahead of 13th-placed New Zealand Warriors. It highlights how crucial every single point will be this season and while this could go either way, a perfect home record this campaign should ensure they get the job done to make it five wins from their last six and also end their six-game losing streak against the Warriors.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TIP: CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TO WIN
