St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

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THE FACTS

When is St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins on and what time does it start? St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins will take place on Saturday 1st April, 2023 – 07:30 (UK)

Where is St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins taking place? St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins will take place at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, Australia

Where can I get tickets for St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins? 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

ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

• St. George Illawarra Dragons shipped 40 points for the second week running as they were blown away by Cronulla Sharks in what was an alarming performance.
• The Dragons were leading 8-6 before conceding 34 unanswered points which included 28 in the second half alone which has put Anthony Griffin’s position under further scrutiny but he has opted to retain the same 17 in his initial team list.

Starting 13: Sloan, Mat. Feagai, Suli, Lomax, Ravalawa, Sullivan, B. Hunt, F. Molo, Mbye, Lawrie, Murdoch-Manila, Su’a, Bird – Interchanges: Liddle, Musgrove, Couchman, Kerr – Reserves: M. Molo, Moga, J. Hunt, Amone, De Belin

Unavailable: Cody Ramsey (Illness)

DOLPHINS

• The Dolphins lost the battle of Brisbane as they were downed by Brisbane Broncos in what was the expansion side’s first loss in the NRL.
• Wayne Bennett’s side competed well but lacked quality when it mattered and there will be some pressure on the shoulders of Anthony Milford here as he retains his spot owing to Sean O’Sullivan’s pectoral injury, although he will be aided by the return of Isaiya Katoa.

Starting 13: Tabuai-Fidow, Isaako, Aitken, B. Lee, Bostock, Katoa, Milford, J. Bromwich, Marshall-King, Ese’ese, K. Bromwich, Lemuelu, Gilbert – Interchanges: Wallace, Nicholls, Stone, Teague – Reserves: Faamausili, Donoghoe, Collins, Nikorima, Jennings

Unavailable: Edrick Lee (Injured), Felise Kaufusi (Suspended), Tesi Niu (Injured), Sean O’Sullivan (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

St. George Illawarra Dragons suffered a second heavy loss in succession as they were beaten by Cronulla Sharks last week. The Dragons looked poor for large spells and simply could not get going in the second period. It will be a real worry for them and the Dolphins will look to capitalise on their woes. The away side were beaten for the first time in the NRL as they went down to Brisbane Broncos but they have a few important players on the sidelines and their depth will be tested. Points may be difficult to come by for both teams in this one and with that in mind, it could be worth backing this to be a low-scoring contest which produces under 42.5 points.