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The NZ Warriors are set for their historic Anzac Day match against Newcastle at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch this Friday. The match, which kicks off at 8.05pm, will witness fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and centre Rocco Berry making a comeback while front rower Jackson Ford celebrates his 50th appearance for the club.
Team Changes
Nicoll-Klokstad (out due to concussion) and Berry (suspended) were both unavailable for Saturday night’s hard-fought victory over the Broncos, but they are now back in the team lineup. The return of Nicoll-Klokstad will move Taine Tuaupiki to the right wing, replacing Edward Kosi. Berry will replace second-rower Kurt Capewell, who filled in for him in the centres against Brisbane.
Capewell will return to the second row, and Leka Halasima will revert to the interchange along with Demitric Vaimauga, Bunty Afoa, and Jacob Laban. The Warriors' bench is set to be one of the youngest in their history, with Vaimauga and Laban both 21 and Halasima just 19.
Milestone for Ford
Coming off the back of 100-game landmarks for Erin Clark and Adam Pompey in the last two games against Melbourne and Brisbane, Jackson Ford will be the milestone man this week as he brings up his 50th appearance for the club.
Historic Anzac Day Match
The upcoming match will be the Warriors' 16th Anzac Day fixture but the first in Christchurch. The previous 15 were split between AAMI Park and Go Media Stadium. They’ll be seeking their first Anzac Round victory on New Zealand soil, following losses in the two matches against the Titans in Auckland last year and in 2015.
Current Form
The Warriors enter the contest seeking a fourth straight home win after successive victories at Go Media Stadium against Manly Warringah (36-16), the Sydney Roosters (14-6), and the extra-time thriller against the Broncos (20-18) last week. Coupled with the away win against the Wests Tigers (26-24), the Warriors currently sit fourth on the ladder on 10 points.
Their 4-2 win-loss start to the season has been bettered only twice in the club's previous 30 campaigns (5-1 in 2018 and 2003). This match will be the 52nd clash between the Warriors and the Knights, with both teams boasting 25 wins apiece with one draw.
Against the Knights
The Warriors have a strong track record against Newcastle in games played in New Zealand, with nine wins in the last 10 contests. Their last loss was in 2019. The Knights, on the other hand, started the season with wins over the Tigers and Dolphins but have lost their last four matches.
Team Changes
Nicoll-Klokstad (out due to concussion) and Berry (suspended) were both unavailable for Saturday night’s hard-fought victory over the Broncos, but they are now back in the team lineup. The return of Nicoll-Klokstad will move Taine Tuaupiki to the right wing, replacing Edward Kosi. Berry will replace second-rower Kurt Capewell, who filled in for him in the centres against Brisbane.
Capewell will return to the second row, and Leka Halasima will revert to the interchange along with Demitric Vaimauga, Bunty Afoa, and Jacob Laban. The Warriors' bench is set to be one of the youngest in their history, with Vaimauga and Laban both 21 and Halasima just 19.
Milestone for Ford
Coming off the back of 100-game landmarks for Erin Clark and Adam Pompey in the last two games against Melbourne and Brisbane, Jackson Ford will be the milestone man this week as he brings up his 50th appearance for the club.
Historic Anzac Day Match
The upcoming match will be the Warriors' 16th Anzac Day fixture but the first in Christchurch. The previous 15 were split between AAMI Park and Go Media Stadium. They’ll be seeking their first Anzac Round victory on New Zealand soil, following losses in the two matches against the Titans in Auckland last year and in 2015.
Current Form
The Warriors enter the contest seeking a fourth straight home win after successive victories at Go Media Stadium against Manly Warringah (36-16), the Sydney Roosters (14-6), and the extra-time thriller against the Broncos (20-18) last week. Coupled with the away win against the Wests Tigers (26-24), the Warriors currently sit fourth on the ladder on 10 points.
Their 4-2 win-loss start to the season has been bettered only twice in the club's previous 30 campaigns (5-1 in 2018 and 2003). This match will be the 52nd clash between the Warriors and the Knights, with both teams boasting 25 wins apiece with one draw.
Against the Knights
The Warriors have a strong track record against Newcastle in games played in New Zealand, with nine wins in the last 10 contests. Their last loss was in 2019. The Knights, on the other hand, started the season with wins over the Tigers and Dolphins but have lost their last four matches.