Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

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THE FACTS

When is Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors on and what time does it start? Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors will take place on Saturday 16th March, 2024 – 08:35 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Melbourne Storm 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 Melbourne Storm 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

MELBOURNE STORM

• Melbourne Storm were extremely impressive defensively as they nilled reigning premiers Penrith Panthers to claim the win in Round 1 last week.
• The Storm maintained their perfect opening round record under head coach Craig Bellamy and having played so well, they are taking a safe approach with key man Cameron Munster who will be sidelined once again with a groin injury.

Starting 13: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Chris Lewis 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Shawn Blore 19. Kane Bradley 20. Marion Seve 21. Sualauvi Faalogo 22. Tepai Moeroa

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

• New Zealand Warriors underwhelmed in their clash with Cronulla Sharks last week and suffered a disappointing loss as a result with the Kiwi outfit needing to be much better if they are to get off the mark for the campaign.
• The Warriors have been handed a boost with Kurt Capewell managing to prove his fitness after copping a rib cartilage problem last week while Wayde Egan is also expected to be fine.

Starting 13: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Dylan Walker Reserves: 18. Adam Pompey 20. Jazz Tevaga 21. Te Maire Martin 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Chanel Harris-Tavita

THE PREDICTION

Melbourne Storm looked superb last week as they defended brilliantly to keep defending premiers Penrith Panthers scoreless. The Storm only amassed eight points of their own but it was enough to get the job done and they will look to show their attacking quality here. New Zealand Warriors arrive here with a point to prove after they failed to live up to expectation in Round 1 and while they can perform better in this one, it is tough to oppose the Storm.

TIP: MELBOURNE STORM TO WIN