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The NZ Warriors, after a rather disappointing 2024 season, have made a strong comeback this year. The credit goes to the dynamic duo of Luke Metcalf and Chanel Harris-Tavita. Having won five of their last six matches, the team's confidence soars high as they prepare for the upcoming Magic Round.
Their opponents, the Cowboys, are also on a high after scoring seven tries in 33 minutes, leading to a magnificent win against the Titans in Round 8. They are known for their Magic Round moments, notably Murray Taulagi’s incredible pass that led to Scott Drinkwater's score against Wests Tigers in 2023. A repetition of such stellar play could prove instrumental in securing their fifth consecutive win.
Team Updates
In the Warriors' camp, there has been a late change with hooker Sam Healey making his NRL debut, replacing Te Maire Martin who moves to the 18th man position. Ali Leiataua will be absent due to an ankle injury sustained during Thursday’s field session. Consequently, Adam Pompey will take his place in the centres, and Edward Kosi will come in on the left wing. Tanah Boyd and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava have also been omitted from the extended squad.
On the other hand, the Cowboys are sticking with their winning combination, fielding the same 17 players that defeated the Titans last Saturday. Harrison Edwards will don the jumper No.15 following his promotion to the bench last weekend, and Zac Laybutt has been named the 18th man.
Key Players
The Warriors' full back will be Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad while the Cowboys will be relying on Scott Drinkwater. For the Warriors, Chanel Harris-Tavita will be the Five-Eighth and Luke Metcalf will cover the Halfback position. The Cowboys will counter with Tom Dearden as the Five-Eighth and Jake Clifford as the Halfback.
Key Statistics
The Warriors have a strong track record against the Cowboys, with wins in four of their last five encounters. However, they have lost six of their past seven games at Suncorp Stadium, which could be a cause for concern. The Cowboys' Jeremiah Nanai has an impressive record of scoring seven tries in seven games at Suncorp Stadium. Jaxon Purdue, the Cowboys' centre, has been consistent with six tries in his last six games. The Warriors have a chance to equal their best start to a season after eight games if they manage a win in this match.
Match Officials
Adam Gee will be the referee for the match, with Chris Sutton as the Touch Judge. Chris Butler will serve as the Senior Review Official.
Statistics for this article have been provided by David Middleton of League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
Their opponents, the Cowboys, are also on a high after scoring seven tries in 33 minutes, leading to a magnificent win against the Titans in Round 8. They are known for their Magic Round moments, notably Murray Taulagi’s incredible pass that led to Scott Drinkwater's score against Wests Tigers in 2023. A repetition of such stellar play could prove instrumental in securing their fifth consecutive win.
Team Updates
In the Warriors' camp, there has been a late change with hooker Sam Healey making his NRL debut, replacing Te Maire Martin who moves to the 18th man position. Ali Leiataua will be absent due to an ankle injury sustained during Thursday’s field session. Consequently, Adam Pompey will take his place in the centres, and Edward Kosi will come in on the left wing. Tanah Boyd and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava have also been omitted from the extended squad.
On the other hand, the Cowboys are sticking with their winning combination, fielding the same 17 players that defeated the Titans last Saturday. Harrison Edwards will don the jumper No.15 following his promotion to the bench last weekend, and Zac Laybutt has been named the 18th man.
Key Players
The Warriors' full back will be Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad while the Cowboys will be relying on Scott Drinkwater. For the Warriors, Chanel Harris-Tavita will be the Five-Eighth and Luke Metcalf will cover the Halfback position. The Cowboys will counter with Tom Dearden as the Five-Eighth and Jake Clifford as the Halfback.
Key Statistics
The Warriors have a strong track record against the Cowboys, with wins in four of their last five encounters. However, they have lost six of their past seven games at Suncorp Stadium, which could be a cause for concern. The Cowboys' Jeremiah Nanai has an impressive record of scoring seven tries in seven games at Suncorp Stadium. Jaxon Purdue, the Cowboys' centre, has been consistent with six tries in his last six games. The Warriors have a chance to equal their best start to a season after eight games if they manage a win in this match.
Match Officials
Adam Gee will be the referee for the match, with Chris Sutton as the Touch Judge. Chris Butler will serve as the Senior Review Official.
Statistics for this article have been provided by David Middleton of League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.