New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans: NRL live scores, blog

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17th March, 2018

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When: 3pm (AEDT)
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
TV: Live, Fox Sports
Betting: Warriors $1.36, Titans $3.20

Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2. David Fusitu'a 3. Peta Hiku 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Blake Green 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Gavet 9. Issac Luke 10. Adam Blair 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Tohu Harris 13. Ligi Sao
Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Sam Cook 15. Leivaha Pulu 16. Sam Lisone 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Anthony Gelling 20. Jazz Tevaga 21. Agnatius Paasi 22. Mason Lino

Titans
1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Dale Copley 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jai Arrow 9. Nathan Peats 10. Leilani Latu 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Ryan James (c) 13. Bryce Cartwright
Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Mitch Rein 15. Max King 16. Will Matthews 17. Morgan Boyle 18. Keegan Hipgrave 19. Joe Greenwood 20. Jai Whitbread 21. AJ Brimson

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Konrad Hurrell of the Titans. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)

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17th March, 2018

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Match result:

The Warriors have made it two wins in a row to start their 2018 season, beating the Titans 20-8 at home at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

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Final score
New Zealand Warriors 20
Gold Coast Titans 8

Match preview:

The New Zealand Warriors host the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart Stadium in Round 2 of the NRL season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 3pm (AEDT).

This is a great opportunity for one of thedr teams to start the season off with two wins.

Last weekend, the Warriors beat Souths 32-20 in Perth, while the Titans came back from an early 18-0 deficit to beat Canberra 30-28 at home on the Gold Coast. Konrad Hurrell was the hero for the Titans, scoring the winning try with just 90 seconds left in the match.

The Warriors were impressive in Perth, with captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and halfback Shaun Johnson having strong games. Five-eighth Blake Green also slotted in well in his first game for the club after leaving Manly in the off-season, while 19-year-old prop Isaiah Papali’i took his starting opportunity with both hands.

New coach Garth Brennan will want the Titans to tighten up their defence. They had the second-worst defensive record in the NRL last season, and they didn’t show signs of any off-season improvement.

Both teams have named unchanged line-ups.

Prediction
The Kiwis should have too many points in them at home.

Warriors by 4.

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