Wests Tigers take on the New Zealand Warriors in their final pool stage match of the 2015 Auckland Nines — a match that could well have some big consequences for both teams and their hopes of taking out this year’s title.
The Warriors come into the tournament this year as heavy favourites following their strong performances last year, but with plenty of talent across the Hunua Pool, could well find themselves needing a win in their final pool stage match to guarantee their progression to the knockout rounds. The same could also apply for Jason Taylor’s side, who may need a determined performance to topple the hosts and secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Either way, it’s shaping as another action-packed clash, which should provide plenty of highlights, so let’s take a look at how this one shapes up.
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Match Details
Date — Sunday, February 1, 2015
Time — 10:50am AEDT (12:50pm local time)
Venue — Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
TV, Radio and Live Stream Details
TV — Live via Fox Sports 1, Channel 501 (check local guides)
Radio — Triple M Sydney 104.9 (check local guides)
Live Stream — Foxtel Go, NRL Digital Pass (subscription required)
Twitter — Click here to follow Wests Tigers on Twitter for all live scores
Confirmed Squads
Wests Tigers |
New Zealand Warriors |
Sitaleki Akauola |
Shaun Johnson (capt.) |
Nathan Brown |
Matt Allwood |
Jack Buchanan |
Nathan Friend |
Manaia Cherrington |
Ben Henry |
Josh Drinkwater |
Ryan Hoffman |
Asipeli Fine |
Solomone Kata |
Salesi Funaki |
Ngani Laumape |
Delouise Hoeter |
Sam Lisone |
Chris Lawrence (capt.) |
Tuimoala Lolohea |
Lamar Liolevave |
Sione Lousi |
Kyle Lovett |
Suaia Matagi |
Joel Luani |
Ben Matulino |
Kevin Naiqama |
Ken Maumalo |
Pat Richards |
Nathaniel Roache |
Brenden Santi |
Bodene Thompson |
Ava Seumanufagai |
Sam Tomkins |
Tim Simona |
Chad Townsend |
Sauaso Sue |
Manu Vatuvei |
Coach: Jason Taylor |
Coach: Andrew McFadden |
2014 Auckland Nines Results
Wests Tigers
Game I — Gold Coast Titans 22 def. Wests Tigers 7
Game II — Wests Tigers 21 def. Cronulla Sharks 15
Game III — Newcastle Knights 25 def. Wests Tigers 0
New Zealand Warriors
Game I — New Zealand Warriors 25 def. Canberra Raiders 14
Game II — New Zealand Warriors 27 def. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4
Game III — New Zealand Warriors 28 def. North Queensland Cowboys 23
Quarterfinal — New Zealand Warriors 17 def. South Sydney Rabbitohs 16
Semifinal — North Queensland Cowboys 8 def. New Zealand Warriors 0
Key Matchup: Manaia Cherrington vs. Nathan Friend
Manaia Cherrington |
|
Nathan Friend |
20 |
Age |
33 |
Hooker |
Position |
Hooker |
Yet to make debut. |
FG Debut |
R12, 2002 (vs. Wests Tigers) |
Yet to make debut. |
NRL Games |
197 (11 vs. Wests Tigers) |
Yet to make debut. |
Tries |
11 (0 vs. Wests Tigers) |
NYC Team of the Year (2014) Junior Kiwis (2013-14) |
Honours |
- |
