New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The New Zealand Warriors aim to solidify their place in the top four when they host a Wests Tigers side riding a massive wave of confidence.
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New Zealand Warriors team news
The Warriors are still without key spine players Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Luke Metcalf due to long-term injuries, but they welcome back powerhouse winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
Squad: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Rocco Berry 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Eddie Ieremia 20. Samuel Healey 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Edward Kosi 23. Kurt Capewell
Wests Tigers team news
The Tigers are massively strengthened by the return of their marquee playmaker Jarome Luai and veteran hooker Apisai Koroisau, creating a formidable combination.
Squad: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Charlie Staines 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Alex Twal 14. Tristan Hope 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Sione Fainu 17. Jack Bird 18. Heath Mason 19. Charlie Murray 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Brent Naden 22. Luke Laulilii
New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers prediction
The New Zealand Warriors (4th), fresh from a bye in Round 18, will be looking to rebound from a 14-point loss to the Brisbane Broncos in Round 17. Their recent form has been patchy for a top-four side, winning just two out of five.
The Wests Tigers (14th) shocked the competition with a thrilling 30-28 victory over the Sydney Roosters in Round 18. It was a much-needed win, though their recent record also stands at two wins from five.
Warriors hooker Wayde Egan continues to be a defensive stalwart, having made an immense 618 tackles so far this season.
Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has been a breakout star for the club, using his speed and finishing ability to score 10 tries.
This has been one of the most one-sided rivalries in the NRL. The Warriors have completely dominated the Tigers, winning the last eight consecutive NRL matches between the two clubs.
Despite the Tigers' newfound confidence and the return of their stars, the Warriors' incredible recent record against them, coupled with their home-ground advantage, makes them strong favourites in this one.
New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers tip: New Zealand Warriors to win by 13+ points
