Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors – Qualifying Final – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors will take place on Saturday 9th September, 2023 – 07:05 (UK)
Where is Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors will take place at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith, Australia
Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is Penrith Panthers 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 Penrith Panthers 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
PENRITH PANTHERS
- Penrith Panthers landed the minor Premiership to add to their ever-growing trophy cabinet after they took advantage of Brisbane Broncos losing their final game of the regular season.
- The Panthers were big winners against North Queensland Cowboys to leapfrog the Broncos at the top of the ladder but in their quest to move a step closer to retaining their Premiership, they will begin the finals without five-eighth Jarome Luai.
Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Zac Hosking Reserves: 18. Jaeman Salmon 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Luke Sommerton 21. Luke Garner 22. Thomas Jenkins
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
- New Zealand Warriors have enjoyed a brilliant season to date and under the tutelage of Andrew Webster, they look capable of having a crack at the Grand Final.
- The Warriors saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end after resting a host of stars in their game with the Dolphins last week and they have suffered a huge blow ahead of this game with Shaun Johnson pulling out with a knock despite being named earlier in the week.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Josh Curran Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Tom Ale 23. Edward Kosi
THE PREDICTION
Penrith Panthers will be the team to beat in the finals as they go in search of a third successive Premiership. They boast home advantage here as they take on New Zealand Warriors and that could prove to be crucial. The Panthers do not lose many on home soil and with the Warriors missing talisman Shaun Johnson, it would be surprising if the visitors were able to overcome the reigning premiers.
