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The New Zealand Warriors have take a nine-point win over the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday afternoon, with a late try from Shaun Johnson putting the result beyond doubt.
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Final score
New Zealand Warriors 27
Gold Coast Titans 18
The New Zealand Warriors and the Gold Coast Titans will be looking to edge closer to the top eight when they clash at Mt Smart Stadium. Join The Roar from 3pm AEST for live scores and commentary.
Coming off a devastating 1-point loss in golden point to a Cronulla Sharks that’s been unbeaten since Round 3, the Warriors proved that they can challenge the current best side in the competition and will be looking to continue their impressive mid-season form.
However, the Warriors’ fall to the Sharks came at the hands of patches of inconsistency, where the defence had fallen asleep and allowed Cronulla to take advantage. When consistent in the back and going forward, the Warriors can dismantle any side they face.
The Gold Coast Titans have consistency problems of their own, going 2-2 since their bye in Round 12.
After a hard eight-point loss to the Canberra Raiders in their last game, missed tackles proved to cost Gold Coast once again. The Titans average the third most missed tackles this season with 32 per game.
However, there were plenty of positives for the Titans to take away from the loss. Having completed at 85 percent and only making five errors all game, the Titans know that if they tighten up in the back they can give the Warriors a hard time all over the pitch.
This is a game that will be won and lost based on defensive form. The side that plays a solid 80-minute game off the ball will be the side that takes the win.
All that separates these two on the ladder is 11 differential points, and a place in the top eight is just out of reach for both sides. There is plenty to play for in this one.
Prediction
Warriors by 2
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