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

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THE FACTS

When is New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers on and what time does it start? New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023 – 06:00 (UK)

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

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

What channel is New Zealand Warriors 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 New Zealand Warriors 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

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

• New Zealand Warriors suffered a second loss in succession as they were nilled by Sydney Roosters last week in a result that will have left them extremely frustrated.
• The Warriors enjoyed a lot of good ball but failed to crack the defence of their opponents and will be desperate to right the wrongs of that performance with them being aided by the return of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris.

Starting 13: Nicoll-Klokstad, Watene-Zelezniak, Montoya, Pompey, Kosi, Walker, Johnson, Fonua-Blake, Egan, Afoa, Ford, Niukore, Harris – Interchanges: Sironen, Curran, Sifakula, Ale – Reserves: Lussick, Tuaupiki, Vailea, Volkman, Going

Unavailable: Luke Metcalf (Injured), Valingi Kepu (Injured), Mitchell Barnett (Injured), Brayden Wiliame (Injured), Te Maire Martin (Injured), Jazz Tevaga (Injured), Rocco Berry (Injured)

PENRITH PANTHERS

• Penrith Panthers were extremely disappointing as they suffered a stunning upset against Wests Tigers with the reigning premiers being the first side to lose to the Tigers this season.
• The Panthers struggled to deal with the wretched conditions which saw them lose for the second game in succession but they are handed a boost here with key prop James Fisher-Harris back in the side.

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

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Liam Martin (Injured), Izack Tago (Injured), Matt Eisenhuth (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers will both have a point to prove after their respective losses last week. The Warriors were nilled by Sydney Roosters while the Panthers were on the end of a shocking loss to Wests Tigers. Both know they have plenty of room for improvement but in what could well be a tight contest, it is worth siding with the Warriors with the benefit of a +12.5 start on the handicap.