THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Saturday 19th June, 2021 – 06:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2021 NRL matches
What channel is Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Starting 13: Hoy, Young, Mann, Tuala, Hunt, Clifford, Pearce, J. Saifiti, Brailey, D. Saifiti, Fitzgibbon, Jones, Barnett – Interchanges: Watson, Klemmer, Sue, Johns – Reserves: King, Musgrove
Unavailable: Edrick Lee (Injured), Chris Randall (Injured), Pasami Saulo (Injured), Kalyn Ponga (Injured), Tyson Frizell (Injured), Bradman Best (Injured)
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Starting 13: Walsh, Montoya, Aitken, Pompey, Tuivasa-Sheck, Nikorima, O’Sullivan, Fonua-Blake, Tevaga, Murdoch-Masila, Sironen, Harris, Curran – Interchanges: Katoa, Ah Mau, Afoa, Evans – Reserves: Kosi, Otukolo
Unavailable: Peta Hiku (Injured), David Fusitu’a (Injured), Tom Ale (Injured), Chanel Harris-Tavita (Injured), Wayde Egan (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors both come into this clash outside of the top eight and they will need to produce an improved run of form if they are to stay in touch with those sides above them. The pair have each lost four of their last five matches so this could be a nervy affair with both teams desperate for a much-needed win. The Knights have been forced into further changes in their backline but they are boosted by the return of Mitchell Pearce in the halves and his inclusion could be enough for the hosts to get the job done in this one.