Mt Smart Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 2 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday March 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Preview
Another two Round 1 winners face off in Friday’s evening fixture when the Warriors host the Knights, in what is something of a derby in season 2021.
The Warriors’ forward pack very much could be the best in the league, and they were at full flight in Round 1 with a big and dominant display that ultimately sank our beloved Neds Titans.
For a long period of time, they’ve boasted a terrific side on paper and their fresh performance last week suggested that maybe, just maybe, they’ll begin to put it all together this season.
The Knights meanwhile proved too classy for a young Bulldogs side, and they too strip fitter for the run.
There is no doubt that this match will be decided in the forwards, because the Knights also boast one of the league’s better packs, and I simply cannot wait to watch all of this unfold.
Leaning towards the Gosford Warriors, particularly at their current price.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Newcastle Knights to win at $1.95 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Hymel Hunt at $11.
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Warriors team: 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2 David Fusitu’a 3 Adam Pompey 4 Peta Hiku 5 Ken Maumalo 6 Kodi Nikorima 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita 8 Addin Fonua-Blake 9 Wayde Egan 10 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 11 Eliesa Katoa 12 Bayley Sironen 13 Tohu Harris 14 Jazz Tevaga 15 Ben Murdoch-Masila 16 Leeson Ah Mau 17 Bunty Afoa 18 Marcello Montoya 20 Sean O’Sullivan 21 Tom Ale 22 Jack Murchie
Knights team: 1. Tex Hoy 2. Starford To’a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Bradman Best 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson 14. Sauaso Sue 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Josh King 17. Brodie Jones 18. Phoenix Crossland 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Dominic Young 21. Gehamat Shibasaki