New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks on and what time does it start? New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks will take place on Friday 8th March, 2024 – 07:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks 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 New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks? 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
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
- New Zealand Warriors came within 80 minutes of making it to the Grand Final last year but were blown away by Brisbane Broncos in their preliminary final.
- The Kiwi outfit were the surprise package of the season and will have high hopes of backing up those efforts this time around, especially as they have brought in superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck back to the NRL from rugby union.
Starting 13: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Dylan Walker Reserves: 18. Adam Pompey 20. Jazz Tevaga 21. Te Maire Martin 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Jacob Laban
CRONULLA SHARKS
- Cronulla Sharks finished 2023 on a disappointing note as they suffered defeat to Sydney Roosters in the first round of the play-offs.
- The Sharks had looked like Premiership contenders for parts of the year but could not put things together when it mattered and will roll with an extremely similar roster this year.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Dale Finucane 15. Jack Williams 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Thomas Hazelton Reserves: 18. Kayal Iro 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Daniel Atkinson 21. Mawene Hiroti 22. Jayden Berrell
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand Warriors and Cronulla Sharks will both fancy their chances of making the top eight once again this season but it is the hosts that should be able to get 2024 off to the better start. The Warriors were extremely tough to beat on home soil last term and with the Sharks needing to find some greater consistency based on what they produced last year, it would be a surprise if the away side were able to begin the season with a victory.
TIP: NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TO WIN
