New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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New Zealand Warriors stopped the rot last week but face a tricky test here as they welcome an in-form Dolphins outfit. They may be losing head coach Wayne Bennett next season but will aim to send the veteran coach out on a high and will be aiming to claim a fourth straight victory.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 26th May, 2024 - 07:05 / AUS - 16:05 / US EST - 02:05 / US PST - Saturday 25th May, 2024 - 23:05
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live 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 and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS FORM: WARRIORS CLAIM FIRST WIN IN SIX
The Kiwi side had been struggling ahead of last week’s clash with reigning premiers Penrith Panthers but they avoided a sixth game without a win as they caused a big upset. They will now aim to build on that and there is hope they can turn their season around on the back of that success.
LAST FIVE: LLLLW
DOLPHINS FORM: EXPANSION SIDE AIMING TO SOLIDIFY TOP FOUR SPOT WITH FOURTH STRAIGHT SUCCESS
The Dolphins are going about their business in a solid way this season and start the round in fourth spot on the ladder. They have won their last three after toppling Wests Tigers but there is still plenty of room for improvement in terms of their performance levels.
LAST FIVE: WLWWW
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: TRIPLE BOOST FOR KIWI OUTFIT
In a season blighted by injuries to date, the Warriors are afforded some respite here with Rocco Berry, Freddy Lussick and Marata Niukore all returning to the side. However, Wayde Egan is out under the concussion protocols.
Starting 13: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Dylan Walker Bench: 14. Tom Ale 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Jacob Laban 17. Marata Niukore Reserves: 18. Paul Roache 20. Chanel Harris-Tavita 21. Zyon Maiu'u 22. Edward Kosi 23. Moala Graham-Taufa
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: PLATH BACK FROM CONCUSSION
Max Plath returns for the Dolphins at lock with Kenny Bromwich dropping to the bench and Kurt Donoghoe coming out of the 17 altogether in the only changes for Wayne Bennett.
Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Ray Stone 17. Connelly Lemuelu Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Trai Fuller
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS DOLPHINS PREDICTION
This is a tough game to call with New Zealand Warriors aiming to go back-to-back after upsetting the odds against reigning premiers Penrith Panthers last week. The Kiwi side will be desperate to build on that success as they aim to challenge for a spot in the top eight but the Dolphins have won three straight so will take some beating. This could go either way so expect a tight affair with not much to separate the pair.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS DOLPHINS TIP: WINNING MARGIN - 1-12 POINTS
