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

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THE FACTS

When is New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters on and what time does it start? New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters will take place on Sunday 30th April, 2023 – 05:00 (UK)

Where is New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters taking place? New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters will take place at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, Australia

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

What channel is New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters 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 Sydney Roosters? 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 produced a valiant effort in their game with Melbourne Storm but ended the contest with an empty bench owing to the injuries they picked up and ultimately fell short.
• The Warriors were out on their feet but showed once again that they can compete this season, although they will be without skipper Tohu Harris, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Jazz Tevage for this clash while Dylan Walker looks set to be handed a suspension which will force a further change.

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

Unavailable: Luke Metcalf (Injured), Valingi Kepu (Injured), Mitchell Barnett (Injured), Brayden Wiliame (Injured), Te Maire Martin (Injured), Tohu Harris (Injured), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Injured), Jazz Tevaga (Injured)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

• Sydney Roosters were given a big scare by St. George Illawarra Dragons in their clash on Anzac Day and they will need to be much better here on this trip across the Tasman.
• The Tricolours were far from their best but produced some good moments with the ball and may well stick with Joey Manu at five-eighth, although Sam Walker will be pushing for a recall having been listed among the reserves.

Starting 13: Tedesco, Allan, Suaalii, Momirovski, Paulo, Manu, Keary, Waerea-Hagreaves, B. Smith, Collins, E. Butcher, N. Butcher, Radley – Interchanges: Hutchison, Crichton, Tupouniua, Lodge – Reserves: Baker, Walker, Whyte, Turpin, Brown

Unavailable: Connor Watson (Injured), Daniel Tupou (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

New Zealand Warriors have proven that they can mix it with the best this season and they could be a danger to those looking to make the top four. The Kiwi outfit pushed Melbourne Storm all the way during the week and were unfortunate that they ran out of options on the bench with them physically tiring towards the end. They will hope to regroup here for this tough clash with Sydney Roosters but the hosts are suffering with plenty of injuries and with the away side coming into this having avoided a third straight loss, it might be difficult for the Warriors to bounce back in this one.