Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

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THE FACTS

When is Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors on and what time does it start? Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors will take place on Saturday 12th August, 2023 – 08:30 (UK)

Where is Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors will take place at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand

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

What channel is Wests Tigers 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 Wests Tigers 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

WESTS TIGERS

• Wests Tigers pushed Canberra Raiders all the way last week but fell agonisingly in their quest to end their losing streak with that now standing at nine matches.
• Wests will be desperate to build on last week’s effort but face a really tough task here having given up home advantage to host a game in New Zealand, although they do have Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore back in the side from head knocks.

Starting 13: Bula, Nofoaluma, To’a, Kepaoa, Tupou, Laurie, Brooks, Utoikamanu, Koroisau, Klemmer, Papali’i, Bateman, Pole – Interchanges: Simpkin, Seyfarth, Twal, Blore – Reserves:Matuma, James, Reilly, Feledy, Laulilii

Unavailable: Adam Doueihi (Injured), Charlie Staines (Injured)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

• New Zealand Warriors made it four straight wins to solidify their position in the top four as they overcame a stubborn test against Gold Coast Titans last week.
• The Warriors faced 12 men for much of the contest but needed a couple of late tries to get the job done and if they are to keep their winning streak going, they will have to overcome the loss of fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who has succumbed to a concussion with Taine Tuaupiki taking over the reins at the back.

Starting 13: Tuaupiki, Watene-Zelezniak, Berry, Pompey, Montoya, Metcalf, Johnson, Fonua-Blake, Egan, Barnett, Ford, Niukore, Harris – Interchanges: Walker, Tevaga, Sironen, Curran – Reserves: Lussick, Kosi, Afoa, Vailea, Volkman

Unavailable: Valingi Kepu (Injured), Te Maire Martin (Injured), Ali Leiataua (Injured), Brayden Wiliame (Injured), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Wests Tigers almost ended their long losing streak last week as they pushed Canberra Raiders close but they will need to find that bit of extra quality to pick up a much-needed win in their bid to avoid finishing with the wooden spoon. They take on an impressive New Zealand Warriors outfit in this clash with the Kiwi side coming into this with four consecutive victories to their name. They should also benefit from playing this game in New Zealand and that is just an added bonus for the Warriors who should be too good for their opponents.