Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights will take place on Saturday 26th March, 2022 – 04:00 (UK)
Where is Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights taking place? Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights will take place at Carrington Park in Bathurst, Australia
Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights? Click here for ticket information on 2022 NRL matches
What channel is Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights 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 Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights? 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
PENRITH PANTHERS
- Penrith Panthers were given a bit of a scare in their clash with St. George Illawarra Dragons last week but were able to make it back-to-back victories to begin the defence of their title.
- The Panthers have a handful of injuries to deal with ahead of this game with Brian To’o ruled out with a knee injury while James Fisher-Harris is also out with a shoulder complaint and the contest has come too soon for star halfback Nathan Cleary to make his return.
Starting 13: Edwards, Staines, Tago, Crichton, May, Luai, O’Sullivan, Eisenhuth, Koroisau, Leniu, Kikau, C. Smith, Yeo – Interchanges: Kenny, Sorensen, Salmon, Hopgood – Reserves: L. Smith, Jennings
Unavailable: Nathan Cleary, Preston Riki, Moses Leota, Brian To’o, James Fisher-Harris, Liam Martin
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
- Newcastle Knights claimed their second win to start the season as they comfortably saw off the challenge of Wests Tigers last week but this will be the true test of where they are at as a team.
- They take on reigning premiers Penrith Panthers and while they are boosted by the return to Daniel Saifiti from injury, they have lost Lachlan Fitzgibbon while Kalyn Ponga is sidelined for the second week in succession.
Starting 13: Hoy, Young, Gagai, Best, Tuala, Clifford, Clune, J. Saifiti, Randall, D. Saifiti, Frizell, Barnett, Mann – Interchanges: Crossland, Momoisea, Thompson, Croker – Reserves: Sasagi, Sue
Unavailable: Bailey Hodgson, Hymel Hunt, Jayden Brailey, Edrick Lee, David Klemmer, Lachlan Fitzgibbon
THE PREDICTION
Penrith Panthers will know they need to be better this week if they are to avoid their first loss of the season. They were pushed all the way by St. George Illawarra Dragons last week and come into this with a weaker team on deck. They will be without their first-choice front-rowers for this contest and playing away from BlueBet Stadium could nullify their home advantage. Newcastle Knights have started the season in impressive fashion and while they may still fall short in this matchup, they should be considered with the aid of a +12.5 start on the handicap.
