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Warrington Wolves vs Brisbane Broncos: World Club Series live scores, blog

18th February, 2017

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Warrington Wolves vs Brisbane Broncos

2017 World Club Series, 18 February 2017

Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, UK
Warrington Wolves Brisbane Broncos
27 SCORE 18
4 Tries 3
5 Goals 3
1 Field Goals 0
24 Halftime score 6
Kick-off: 7am Sunday (AEDT)
Venue: Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
TV: Live, Nine Network
Online: NRL Digital Pass
Betting: Broncos $1.16, Wolves $5.50

Brisbane Broncos (squad)
Jai Arrow, Darius Boyd, Herman Ese'ese, George Fai, Matt Gillett, Alex Glenn, Ben Hunt, Jordan Kahu, Andrew McCullough, Josh McGuire, David Mead, Anthony Milford, Corey Oates, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jnr, Jonus Pearson, James Roberts, Jaydn Su'A, Sam Thaiday

Warrington Wolves (squad)
Ryan Atkins, Matty Blythe, Kevin Brown, Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Dom Crosby, Brad Dwyer, Rhys Evans, Kurt Gidley, Jack Hughes, Tom Lineham, Harvey Livett, Declan Patton, Joe Philbin, Matty Russell, Andre Savelio, Ashton Sims, Joe Westerman, Ben Westwood
Ben Hunt has injured his hamstring. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)
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Match result:

The Warrington Wolves have recorded the English Super League’s first victory in the new World Club Series format after two years of trying, putting on a dominant display to get the better of the Brisbane Broncos by nine points.

Final score
Warrington Wolves 27
Brisbane Broncos 18

Match preview:

The World Club Series might be down to two matches, but there is still plenty on the line for the Warrington Wolves when they host the Brisbane Broncos. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7am (AEDT).

At the end of the 2016 Super League season, the Wolves were top of the table, and went on to beat St Helens in the semi-final, but couldn’t get over the top of the Wigan Warriors in the big dance.

As for the Broncos, this match came about after every other top eight team in the NRL rejected a trip to England.

For Australian fans, there is plenty of ex-NRL talent at Warrington. Former Newcastle veteran Kurt Gidley has locked down a consistent spot in the halves, keeping Chris Sandow on the bench for much of last year – although Sandow is no longer at the club.

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Another who has done a strong job for the Wolves is Ashton Sims, while Mike Cooper joins the squad this season and for this match.

Warrington got their Super League season off to a slow start last weekend though, going down 20-12 to the Catalans Dragons.

Despite having Ryan Atkins in the centres and a strong spine that included Gidley, Matty Russell, Declan Patton and Daryl Clark, their defence wasn’t good enough and they never really got into the match.

The Broncos have taken a reasonable squad halfway across the world for a match that essentially is exhibition for them.

Darius Boyd and Ben Hunt will lead the attack, with Hunt looking for a much stronger 2017 and Boyd keen to get his captaincy at the club off to a good start.

Andrew McCullogh will play hooker, while Matt Gillett, Alex Glenn and Sam Thaiday lead a forward pack with plenty of talent. Exciting youngsters Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Junior, Jai Arrow and Jayden Su’A will all benefit from the trip, while David Mead and James Roberts will be aiming to put on plenty of points out wide.

Brisbane have plenty of attacking flare and appear to be taking this game seriously, unlike their last visit in 2015, when they beat Wigan in extra time.

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If Warrington’s defence is anything like it was in the first game of the season, this could get ugly.

Prediction
The Broncos will continue the NRL’s run of dominance in the World Club Series and record a heavy win.

Broncos by 16.

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