Mt Smart Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 8 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Nth Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Nth Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Preview
Don’t be surprised if this battle between 9th and 12th turns into the game of the round on Sunday afternoon.
Winners of three straight, the Cowboys will be looking to venture even closer to top eight territory, while the Warriors will be looking to atone for last week’s forgettable performance against the Storm in Melbourne.
The Cowboys have been playing some very inspired football over the last month and there was certainly a lot to like about their defensive display in the second half last week against the Raiders.
It goes without saying though that Todd Payten’s crew will need all of that and more against a rejuvenated Warriors side welcoming back David Fusitu’a and Adam Pompey back into the side.
Like always, the Warriors have been a tough side to trust at times this year, but they have been a pretty consistent team to back on the back of a loss.
New Zealand has played to a 10-4 record at the line over the last 12 months in this situation, while they’ve also held North Queensland’s number in recent years winning three of their last four contests.
North Queensland has been great to watch over the last few weeks, but it is worth remembering two of their three wins have come at home.
With a 1-2 mark on the road this year, the Warriors look a nice bet to bounce back.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Nth Queensland Cowboys to win at $2.40 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Murray Taulagi at $11.
New Zealand Warriors vs Nth Queensland Cowboys Teams
Warriors team: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitu’a 3. Adam Pompey 4. Rocco Berry 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Reece Walsh 7. Kodi Nikorima 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 9. Wayde Egan 10. Kane Evans 11. Josh Curran 12. Ben Murdoch-Masila 13. Tohu Harris 14. Jazz Tevaga 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Bayley Sironen 18. Jack Murchie 20. Sean O’Sullivan 21. Tom Ale 22. Taniela Otukolo
Cowboys team: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O’Neill 4. Connelly Lemuelu 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Ben Hampton 8. Coen Hess 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Shane Wright 12. Ben Condon 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Lachlan Burr 16. Francis Molo 17. Corey Jensen 18. Peter Hola 19. Javid Bowen 20. Tom Gilbert 21. Jake Clifford