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In recent news, several changes have been announced in the NRL Telstra Premiership teams. Anticipation is building as the Roosters are planning to introduce two debutants in their upcoming match with the Sharks, following Nat Butcher's absence due to a lingering knee injury.
On the Roosters' front, the 20-year-old Xavier Va’a is expected to seize the opportunity to fill the void left by Butcher. If confirmed in the final team cut before kick-off, Va'a will make his debut along with Beniah Ioelu. This move has sparked interesting discussions among the fans on the NZWarriors.com forum, with user reactions ranging from excitement to scepticism.
Meanwhile, Luke Garner from the Panthers has been confirmed out for their game against the Knights after a concussion he suffered at training on Tuesday. This has caused quite a bit of confusion and general sentiment of disappointment among fans, as Garner was initially listed on the team list the Panthers submitted to the NRL on Tuesday.
User 'PantherPride' from the NZWarriors.com forum commented, "Garner's absence is a big blow for us, but I'm hoping Preston Riki will step up in the forwards." Indeed, Garner's absence means Preston Riki will now start in the forwards, with Austin Dias now in the 17 after initially being named in the reserves. Zac Lipowicz joins the reserves, adding to the headache for coach Ivan Cleary, with the Panthers already missing key players like Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo to 💙 Mighty NSW State of Origin representation.
As for the Roosters, they face their own challenges. Nat Butcher, who has been sidelined for the past three weeks due to a knee injury, will not be playing in the upcoming match. Xavier Va’a is set to take his place on the bench, making his NRL debut alongside Beniah Ioelu.
On Sunday, May 25, the New Zealand Warriors will be facing the Canberra Raiders at Go Media Stadium. The final team list for the Warriors is yet to be confirmed, but the fans on the NZWarriors.com forum are eagerly discussing potential line-ups and strategies.
The NRL Telstra Premiership 2025 continues to unfold with unexpected turns and thrilling matches. Stay tuned for more updates and remember, the only place to watch every game of every round live with no ad-breaks during play is on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1 with their limited-time offer.
Please note that the Broncos, Cowboys, Dragons, Rabbitohs, Storm, Titans, and Tigers have byes this round.
On the Roosters' front, the 20-year-old Xavier Va’a is expected to seize the opportunity to fill the void left by Butcher. If confirmed in the final team cut before kick-off, Va'a will make his debut along with Beniah Ioelu. This move has sparked interesting discussions among the fans on the NZWarriors.com forum, with user reactions ranging from excitement to scepticism.
Meanwhile, Luke Garner from the Panthers has been confirmed out for their game against the Knights after a concussion he suffered at training on Tuesday. This has caused quite a bit of confusion and general sentiment of disappointment among fans, as Garner was initially listed on the team list the Panthers submitted to the NRL on Tuesday.
User 'PantherPride' from the NZWarriors.com forum commented, "Garner's absence is a big blow for us, but I'm hoping Preston Riki will step up in the forwards." Indeed, Garner's absence means Preston Riki will now start in the forwards, with Austin Dias now in the 17 after initially being named in the reserves. Zac Lipowicz joins the reserves, adding to the headache for coach Ivan Cleary, with the Panthers already missing key players like Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo to 💙 Mighty NSW State of Origin representation.
As for the Roosters, they face their own challenges. Nat Butcher, who has been sidelined for the past three weeks due to a knee injury, will not be playing in the upcoming match. Xavier Va’a is set to take his place on the bench, making his NRL debut alongside Beniah Ioelu.
On Sunday, May 25, the New Zealand Warriors will be facing the Canberra Raiders at Go Media Stadium. The final team list for the Warriors is yet to be confirmed, but the fans on the NZWarriors.com forum are eagerly discussing potential line-ups and strategies.
The NRL Telstra Premiership 2025 continues to unfold with unexpected turns and thrilling matches. Stay tuned for more updates and remember, the only place to watch every game of every round live with no ad-breaks during play is on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1 with their limited-time offer.
Please note that the Broncos, Cowboys, Dragons, Rabbitohs, Storm, Titans, and Tigers have byes this round.