Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors highlights: NRL live scores, blog

Roar Guru

13th May, 2017

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Kickoff: 3pm AEST
Venue: Pepper Stadium
TV: Live, Fox Sports
Betting: Penrith $1.80, New Zealand $2
Last 5 matches: Penrith LLLLL, New Zealand WWLLW

Penrith
1. Matt Moylan (c) 2. Peta Hiku 3. Dean Whare 4. Waqa Blake 5. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 6. Bryce Cartwright 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Peter Wallace 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. James Fisher-Harris 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Trent Merrin.

Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Leilani Latu 16. Tim Browne 17. Corey Harawira-Naera 18. Moses Leota 19. Sione Katoa 20. Viliame Kikau 21. Te Maire Martin

Coach: Anthony Griffin

Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2. David Fusitua 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Gavet 9. Issac Luke 10. Jacob Lillyman 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering

Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ligi Sao 17. Ben Matulino 18. Manu Vatuvei 20. Mason Lino 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Coach: Stephen Kearney

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Can the Panthers win back-to-back this weekend? (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

John Coomer

Roar Guru

13th May, 2017

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Match result:

Penrith have scored five unanswered second half tries to snatch a remarkable comeback victory over the New Zealand Warriors at Pepper Stadium.

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Final score
Penrith Panthers 36
New Zealand Warriors 28

Match preview:

The Penrith Panthers will be looking to snap a worrying five-game losing streak when they host the New Zealand Warriors in Round 10. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEST).

Plenty of people in the off season tipped the Panthers to take out the premiership in 2017, but they are currently sitting at 15th on the ladder with just two wins.

On paper at least, they are much better than that. Their last win was back in Round 4 at home against Newcastle. Penrith’s record at Pepper Stadium is one win from four matches so far this season.

The Warriors are currently one win outside the top 8 after winning three of their past five matches. Those wins were all at home in New Zealand though, they haven’t won an away game this year.

Solomone Kata returns from a hamstring injury this week to bolster their backline.

Six of the Warriors played in last week’s Test match against Australia – Roger Tuivasa-Scheck, David Fusitua, Kieran Foran, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke and Simon Mannering. They should be looking to atone after fairly lacklustre performances in that match.

The Penrith team also contains current New Zealand Test player Dean Whare, as well as winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak who has played for the Kiwis in the past and was in their extended Test squad last week.

Backrower James Fisher-Harris returns from a shoulder injury this week for the Panthers, with Corey Harawira dropping back to the bench.

Penrith coach Anthony Griffin has once again named Te Maire Martin on an extended bench, with Bryce Cartwright to start at five-eighth.

Both teams will be desperate for the two points.

Prediction
Penrith by 7.

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