Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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A crucial clash for top-four aspirations sees the Brisbane Broncos host the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.
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Brisbane Broncos team news
Coach Michael Maguire has kept faith in the same 17 that got the job done against the Sharks. Winger Selwyn Cobbo is listed among the reserves as he chases his first appearance since Round 13. There is still no sign of Ben Hunt, who is yet to return from injury.
Squad: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Selwyn Cobbo 20. Deine Mariner 21. Jaiyden Hunt 22. Ben Talty
New Zealand Warriors team news
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (ankle) is out, with Ed Kosi coming into the side, while Rocco Berry returns from a hamstring injury in the centres. Maroons star Kurt Capewell returns after being rested last week, with Leka Halasima shifting to the bench and Tanner Stowers-Smith moving to 18th man.
Squad: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Edward Kosi 3. Adam Pompey 4. Rocco Berry 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Marata Niukore 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Leka Halasima 18. Tanner Stowers-Smith 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Samuel Healey 22. Bunty Afoa 23. Taine Tuaupiki
Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors prediction
The Broncos (5th) have found their attacking mojo, with back-to-back wins against the Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks. Despite trailing the Sharks 28-12 at one stage, they stormed home late with some strong work on the edges. Their recent form reads LLWW, and they will be confident of continuing their winning run at home. The Broncos have been in scintillating attacking form, scoring a combined 78 points in their last two matches
The Warriors (4th) suffered a surprise 28-18 loss to a depleted Panthers side in Round 16. Their form over the last five games has been impressive, however (WLWWL), but they will be looking to bounce back quickly from their recent defeat. The Warriors have a strong recent record against the Broncos, having won three of their past five encounters.
The head-to-head record between these two sides is locked at 22 wins apiece with one draw, highlighting the fierce rivalry between them. The Warriors won their earlier encounter this season in a golden point thriller. The Warriors have not beaten the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium though since 2018.
This match is set to be a classic encounter between two of the competition's most exciting attacking teams. The Broncos will be looking to make a statement at home, while the Warriors will be determined to prove that their recent loss was just a minor setback.
Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors tip: Total points scored over 47.5
