McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 15 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 19, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
There’s definitely a ‘line in the sand’ type feel to Saturday’s game in Newcastle.
The 11th placed Warriors and the 14th placed Knights are quickly running out of time to qualify for the finals, and the fact both sides are looking to erase back-to-back losses only adds further intrigue.
Newcastle put up an early fight last week against the Bunnies but ultimately lacked the firepower to fend off Souths potent attack.
Fortunately, there could be good news on the horizon with both Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell Peace a chance at playing this week.
On the flip side, the Warriors received another harsh blow on the injury front with Chanel Harris-Tavita suffering a pectoral injury in the blowout loss to the Storm last week.
New Zealand is already missing David Fusitu’a and Peta Hiku, leaving head coach Nathan Brown well short on playmakers heading into a tough road assignment.
The Knights have played to a strong 4-2 record head-to-head and a 3-0 record at the line as the home favourite against the Warriors, and they should be winning this game providing Ponga and Pearce suit up.
Currently averaging 16 points a game, the Knights desperately need to find a spark on attack, and this does look the perfect game for them in front of their home fans.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Newcastle Knights to win at $1.90 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Kalyn Ponga at $11.
Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Kurt Mann 4. Enari Tuala 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Brodie Jones 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Connor Watson 15. David Klemmer 16. Sauaso Sue 17. Jack Johns 18. Josh King 19. Mathew Croker 20. Brayden Musgrove 21. Tex Hoy
Warriors team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Marcelo Montoya 3. Rocco Berry 4. Euan Aitken 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Ben Murdoch-Masila 11. Bayley Sironen 12. Tohu Harris 13. Josh Curran 14. Eliesa Katoa 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Kane Evans 18. Edward Kosi 20. Jack Murchie 21. Adam Pompey 23. Taniela Otukolo