NRL match preview: Warriors host Panthers in first Auckland clash since 2019
NRL round 16 preview: Warriors vs Panthers returns to Go Media Stadium
For the first time since 2019, the Penrith Panthers will play at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, where they will face the
One New Zealand Warriors
in Round 16 of the NRL. The Panthers secured a narrow 19-18 golden point win during their last visit to the venue, courtesy of then-halfback James Maloney.
Several players who featured in that 2019 fixture have since retired, moved clubs, or transferred overseas. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck remains the only current Warrior from that match. James Fisher-Harris and Wayde Egan were then with Penrith, while Isaiah Papali'i, now with the Panthers, played in the Warriors' back row.
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The Warriors enter this match third on the ladder, having won seven of their last eight games. Penrith, after a poor 1-5 start, have climbed to ninth with three wins and a draw in their last five matches. The match is a sellout, contrasting the 12,952 attendance in 2019.
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Complete team lists: Warriors and Panthers finalize squads for key matchup
Warriors starting line-up
Backs:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Moala Graham-Taufa
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5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
Forwards:
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Marata Niukore
11. Leka Halasima
12. Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark
Interchange:
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jackson Ford
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith
Reserves:
18. Samuel Healey
22. Edward Kosi
Ins: Edward Kosi, Moala Graham-Taufa, Wayde Egan
Outs: Kurt Capewell, Taine Tuaupiki
Panthers Starting Line-Up
Backs:
1. Daine Laurie
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Paul Alamoti
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Brad Schneider
Forwards:
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Isaiah Papali'i
13. Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange:
14. Trent Toelau
15. Liam Henry
16. Luron Patea
17. Luke Garner
Reserves:
18. Luke Sommerton
19. Jack Cole
Ins: Daine Laurie, Jack Cole, Liam Henry, Matthew Eisenhuth, Paul Alamoti, Trent Toelau
Outs: Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin, Nathan Cleary
Stat Highlights and Match Officials
1. The Warriors aim for consecutive wins over Penrith for the first time since 2012.
2. The Panthers have won eight of their last nine meetings against the Warriors.
3. The Warriors are 4-1 at home this season.
4. Brian To'o has scored seven tries in his last six matches against the Warriors.
5. Te Maire Martin will mark his 100th NRL appearance.
Match Officials:
1. Referee: Todd Smith
2. Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
NRL match preview
: Warriors host Panthers in first Auckland clash since 2019
The Penrith Panthers return to Go Media Stadium to face the One New Zealand Warriors for the first time in Auckland since 2019. The Warriors aim to secure a top-three spot, while the Panthers continue their late-season recovery. Full team line-ups, player changes, and match official details below
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