Warriors v Knights: Griffiths makes switch; Jeffries' late reshuffle
The Warriors and Knights clash should be high-quality and thoroughly entertaining.
Both sides are well in the finals conversation, with Newcastle sitting fourth and the Warriors fifth heading into the round.
Newcastle arrive buoyed by a convincing 32-12 win over Parramatta in Magic Round. The Knights showcased the attacking flair and defensive discipline.
The Warriors suffered a narrow two-point loss to the Titans, a result that highlighted both their competitiveness and the fine margins that exist among the competition's leading teams.
Home-ground advantage in Hamilton could prove significant. The Warriors have generally looked their best when playing in New Zealand, particularly when their powerful forward pack establishes early dominance.
Expect a fast, physical encounter with genuine finals implications.
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 6 -
home Team
Warriors
4th Position
away Team
Knights
7th Position
Venue: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Team News
Warriors: No further changes on game day after a change to the bench in the 24-hour update, with Jasmin Huriwai moving up and Capri Paekau shifting to the reserves. Earlier, prop Annetta-Claudia Nuuausala and outside back Lavinia Tauhalaliku were listed in the reserves as they looked to make their return to the field this weekend. The trio's return would prompt a reshuffle, with Huriwai likely to replace Patricia Maliepo at dummy half. The Warriors have scored 74 points in back-to-back wins in New Zealand.
Knights: A big reshuffle for the Knights on game day with Cheyelle Robins-Reti coming in from the reserves to start on the wing. Mercedez Taulelei-Siala moves to the back-row as a result, with Jules Kirkpatrick reverting to 18th player. Finally, Amelia Pasikala has been promoted to the starting side, with prop Simone Karpani shifting to the interchange.
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 6 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Knights is number 1 Lucy Spain
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Tysha IkenasioWinger for Knights is number 2 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Knights is number 3 Sidney Taylor
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey WaakaCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Payton TakimoanaWinger for Knights is number 18 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Emmanita PakiFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Gayle BroughtonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia Roche
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Maarire PuketapuProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Patricia MaliepoHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Metanoia FetalaigaProp for Knights is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Shakira Baker2nd Row for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah AtaiLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata ButlerInterchange for Knights is number 8 Simone Karpani
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ivana LauitiitiInterchange for Knights is number 14 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Mya Hill-MoanaInterchange for Knights is number 15 Sienna Yeo
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Interchange for Warriors is number 19 Jasmin HuriwaiInterchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Giampino
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Ashlee MatapoReplacement for Knights is number 12 Jules Kirkpatrick
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Warriors have won only one of their four games in Hamilton
- The Knights will play in New Zealand for the first time
- The Warriors have scored 74 points in back-to-back wins in New Zealand
- Knights winger Mercedez Taulelei-Siala has scored five tries in six NRLW appearances
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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