Expert
Warriors
19
Match Complete
Titans
6
C. Harris-Tavita | 79 | |||
74 | J. Fogarty | |||
73 | C. Thompson | |||
K. Nikorima | 69 | |||
K. Nikorima | 68 | |||
K. Nikorima | 53 | |||
L. A. Mau | 51 | |||
K. Nikorima | 27 | |||
B. Sironen | 25 |
3 | Tries | 1 | ||
3 | Conversions | 1 | ||
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
1 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The New Zealand Warriors and Gold Coast Titans meet in Round 1 NRL action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEDT).
Two non-semi-finalists in 2020 will face off at Central Coast Stadium, both looking to start their 2021 campaigns in the perfect way.
The two points on offer would be a comforting opening to the year for both coaches, who are looking to improve on some inconsistent performances last season and hoping to finally unlock the secrets to success that lie within their playing rosters.
Nathan Brown makes his coaching debut for the Warriors, looking for another season of fine play from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and hoping Kodi Nikorima finally confirms the potential that many believe he should have capitalised on by this stage of his career.
Justin Holbrook will be looking to steer his Titans to the finals after a season of significant improvement in 2020. That ninth-placed finish included an excellent back half of the season and one that the coach will be hoping bleeds into the early rounds of 2021.
Prediction
Based on their upward curve, the Titans could well be headed to the finals and should be too good for a Warriors team team that looks a little too similar to be truly considered a serious premiership contender.
Titans by 12 points.
Kick-off: 3pm (AEDT)
Venue: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Titans $1.71, Warriors $2.14 (odds via PlayUp)
Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2. David Fusitu’a, 3. Euan Aitken, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 11. Eliesa Katoa, 12. Bayley Sironen, 13. Tohu Harris
Bench/Reserves: 14. Jazz Tevaga, 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila, 16. Leeson Ah Mau, 17. Bunty Afoa, 18. Adam Pompey, 20. Sean O’Sullivan, 21. Tom Ale, 22. Josh Curran
Titans
1. AJ Brimson, 2. Corey Thompson, 3. Brian Kelly, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Anthony Don, 6. Ashley Taylor, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Moeaki Fotuaika, 11. Kevin Proctor, 12. David Fifita, 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tyrone Peachey, 15. Sam Lisone, 16. Jaimin Jolliffe, 17. Erin Clark, 18. Phillip Sami, 19. Beau Fermor, 20. Herman Ese’ese, 21. Sam McIntyre
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