New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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A blockbuster clash awaits in Auckland as the third-placed New Zealand Warriors host a vastly different Penrith Panthers side.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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New Zealand Warriors team news
Following his Herculean effort in Game II for the Maroons, Kurt Capewell won’t back up for the Warriors.
Squad: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Moala Graham-Taufa 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Marata Niukore 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Samuel Healey 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Edward Kosi 23. Eddie Ieremia
Penrith Panthers team news
While Blues halfback Nathan Cleary wasn’t named for the Panthers to travel to New Zealand, NSW coach Laurie Daley suggested his groin injury was relatively minor. Along with Cleary, the Panthers have opted to rest Blues stars Dylan Edwards, Isaah Yeo, Brian To’o and Liam Martin. However, Lindsay Smith, who was named in the Blues’ squad, will play, given he wasn’t in the 18.
Squad: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Matt Eisenhuth 14. Trent Toelau 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Luke Garner 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Jack Cole 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Preston Riki 22. Austin Dias 23. Harrison Hassett 24. Jaxen Edgar
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers prediction
The New Zealand Warriors (3rd) are coming off a bye in Round 15. They have won four of their last five matches, with their last outing a stunning 40-10 away victory over the Cronulla Sharks.
The Penrith Panthers (9th) also had a bye in Round 15. They secured a gritty 18-14 win over the Wests Tigers in Round 14 and have won three of five.
Penrith has a formidable record against the Warriors, having won eight of their last ten encounters. The last time they met, in 2024, the Warriors came away with a 22-20 upset.
The mass changes for the Panthers make this a fascinating contest. The Warriors, despite missing some key players themselves, will see this as a golden opportunity to knock over the premiers on their home turf.
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers tip: New Zeland Warriors to win
