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September 1 2023, 11:09 · Ash Wheldon

Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS

When is Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors on and what time does it start? Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors will take place on Saturday 2nd September, 2023 – 06:00 (UK)

Where is Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Dolphins 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 Dolphins 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

DOLPHINS

  • The Dolphins are not ending their inaugural season in the NRL on a good note and have now lost their last six matches after going down to North Queensland Cowboys last week.
  • Wayne Bennett will not be content with how their campaign has unfolded after making such a bright start and he will have skipper Jesse Bromwich back on deck for this final game.

Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Tesi Niu 4. Euan Aitken 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harrison Graham 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Isaiya Katoa 16. Max Plath 17. Herman Ese'ese Reserves: 18. Valynce Te Whare 19. Mason Teague 20. Brayden McGrady 21. Trai Fuller 22. Kurt Donoghoe

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

  • New Zealand Warriors have been incredible this season and have secured their place in the top four after winning their last seven matches, most recently accounting for St. George Illawarra Dragons.
  • With their place in the top four confirmed, the Warriors have opted to rest some of their key men for this contest with Shaun Johnson, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak among those to sit out.

Starting 13: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Edward Kosi 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Josh Curran 12. Marata Niukore 13. Dylan Walker Bench: 14. Brayden Wiliame 15. Jackson Ford 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale Reserves: 18. Kalani Going 20. Jacob Laban 21. Ben Farr 22. Zyon Maiu'u 23. Paul Roache

THE PREDICTION

This looks like a real mismatch between the Dolphins and New Zealand Warriors, owing not only to their respective positions on the ladder but also their recent form. The hosts are without a win in six while it is seven successive victories for the New Zealand outfit. The Warriors have the luxury of resting a host of stars for this game and they may struggle as a result but they are still favoured to come out on top of this contest.