The New Zealand Warriors and Parramatta Eels clash, with both teams desperate to win to stay in touch with the top eight. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5.30pm AEST.
Back-to-back wins over Brisbane and Penrith means that the Warriors should approach today’s match with plenty of confidence.
Parramatta meanwhile are coming off a below-par showing against Newcastle a fortnight ago and remain on the cusp of the top eight.
The Eels will have to be close to their best to upset the Warriors away from home.
With Jarryd Hayne in the side, the Eels are always a chance of causing trouble against any team, let alone a Warriors side that continues to struggle with consistency.
Despite beating the Panthers 30-20, the Warriors switched off late in the first half against Penrith and conceded 16 unanswered points after racing out to a 12-nil lead.
If the Warriors can just remain focused for the full 80 minutes, they will be a force to be reckoned with.
The defence of both teams this season has left a lot to be desired at times so we should expect plenty of points this afternoon.
The Warriors and Eels certainly possess the creativity in attack to make an entertaining affair.
The battle between halves Chris Sandow and Shaun Johnson will go a long way to dictating which teams wins today.
Johnson is in good form at the moment, while Sandow has struggled in recent defeats to Melbourne and Newcastle. Both can produce something out of nothing in attack, but can be prone to producing a poor play.
Overall, the performance of Johnson in recent matches bodes well for a Warriors victory that keeps them well in the hunt for a finals berth.
Warriors by 14.
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Milton
Guest
On ya boyz keep it up. Kia kaha.
Benny
Guest
Moeroa's an absolute gun, kid will be one of the biggest hitters in the nrl, will be on highlight reels for years to come
Nordburg
Guest
Another year,another familiar tale of the Warriors beating up an undermanned team and everybody starts saying they are the smokies of the comp.Have we not learnt -- Comment from The Roar's iPhone app.
JCAT
Roar Rookie
I can say the same for the Crusaders game.
Digby
Roar Guru
Yeehaa!! Great scoreline!! Must catch a replay
parrafan
Guest
Can see warriors being smokies for the grand final. Clinical performance from their backline tonight. Best performance from Tomkins in the nrl. I said it below but Hayne has some questions to answer in regards to his leadership at the club. More interested in origin and that attitude has permeated through the team. one positive is Tepai Moeroa's debut. Future star of the game if we can keep him from rugby.
Alan
Roar Guru
Warriors far too good tonight as they thrash the Eels by 48 points to nil. Warriors are starting to build some great winning momentum and continue to build nicely for September. Eels top eight hopes continue to dive. Hayne missing and the Eels attack missing as a result. Warriors starting to click in attack with Johnson, Tomkins, Mannering and Hurrell starring tonight. Join me now for Storm - Bulldogs! Warriors 48 Eels 0
Alan
Roar Guru
80' - Eels have done pretty well to keep the Warriors under 50! Warriors looked destined to crack the half century mark. Warriors with a great win! FULLTIME Warriors 48 Eels 0
John
Guest
Eels should've taken the 2 points. EMBARRASSING.
Alan
Roar Guru
79' - Ball over the sideline now as the Warriors continue to defend very well. Eels just can't crack the Warriors line Warriors 48 Eels 0
eagleJack
Guest
You don't argue with Brad
Alan
Roar Guru
77' - Eels back on the attack as they get a penalty. Warriors with three straight wins now and looking good as we near the end of the season... Warriors 48 Eels 0
Alan
Roar Guru
75' - Eels still searching for their first try. Warriors defending well. Pass ruled forward now and the Warriors hold on Warriors 48 Eels 0
Alan
Roar Guru
73' - Eels on the attack. Sandow goes high and the footy comes off Tomkins. Ball goes dead and the Eels get another drop-out Warriors 48 Eels 0
parrafan
Guest
If Hayne wanted to play he would have forced himself into the team. Ill back Hayne every day but with our other captain Mannah out Hayne should show some bloody leadership
Alan
Roar Guru
70' - Eels have certainly had more field position to work with in the second half. Warriors though had this won by the 30 minute mark. Ball loose and the Warriors back with the footy Warriors 48 Eels 0
Alan
Roar Guru
68' - Eels on the attack. Warriors keen to keep Parramatta on zero. Norman with a kick. Ball knocked dead by the Warriors. Drop-out Eels Warriors 48 Eels 0
AZ_RBB
Guest
My understanding is that Brad Arthur made the call.
Alan
Roar Guru
67' - Kelly now with a break! Eels attack. Tomkins takes the footy dead and the Eels get the drop-out. Warriors 48 Eels 0
parrafan
Guest
Well this is embarrassing. Fielding our nsw cup side but that doesn't matter. Hayne has a lot to answer for seeing as all Melbourne players have backed up.