Match Preview: Last-start losses fuelling both sides

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Author: NRL.com & photosport.nz
Timestamp: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 06:51 AM

The One New Zealand Warriors and Brisbane Broncos are out to rebound from last-start losses when they face off in today's Easter Saturday showdown at Go Media Stadium.

Andrew Webster's men endured a torrid road trip to Melbourne last weekend, where they fell to the Storm for the 17th-straight time.

The Warriors are hopeful a return home after a month away will provide the boost they need as they look to extend their undefeated record at Go Media Stadium this season.

Adam Pompey, selected on the wing this week, plays his 100th NRL game in the clash and is eyeing a win to celebrate the milestone.

The Broncos are also chasing an instant response after a 16-26 loss to the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium last week.

They're seeking their first win in Auckland since 2019, a gritty 8-2 triumph.

Round 7 - Saturday 19th April

Full Time

Warriors

Broncos

Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Highlights Latest

Team news

One New Zealand Warriors: The loss of James Fisher-Harris (pectoral) brings Jackson Ford into the front row and Jacob Laban onto the bench. Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has entered the concussion protocols so Taine Tuaupiki moves to No1 and Ed Kosi comes in on the wing. Rocco Berry's one-game ban sees Kurt Capewell shift to centre and Leka Halasima join the starting side in the back row. Te Maire Martin has been added to the bench for his first game of the season. No changes in Friday's 24-hour update, with Tanah Boyd and Tanner Stowers-Smith remaining in the extended squad.

Broncos: Just the one change to Michael Maguire's starting side with Jordan Riki back from suspension and Jack Gosiewski serving a one-game ban. The second-rower is expected to be out for eight weeks in total after breaking his arm at training and undergoing surgery on Monday. Centre Jesse Arthars has been named after the NRL’s chief medical officer reviewed and downgraded a Category 1 concussion ruling made by the independent doctor during the Roosters game to a Category 2. A new face on the bench with Tyson Smoothy coming in for his first game since round 20 last year in place of Martin Taupau. The Broncos remain 1-17 24-hours out from kickoff, with Deine Mariner and Taupau keeping their spots in the reserves.

Round 7 - Saturday 19th April

Full Time

Warriors

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Kurt Capewell

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Adam Pompey

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben Hunt
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Luke Metcalf

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jackson Ford

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Willison
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Te Maire Martin

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Tyson Smoothy

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12:02 pm Sunday 20th April 2025

Stat attack

The Warriors have won both games at Go Media Stadium in 2025 beating the Sea Eagles and the Roosters.
The Broncos have won three of their past four games played in New Zealand.
Warriors centre Ali Leiataua has scored four tries in four games at Go Media Stadium.
Broncos winger Jesse Arthars has scored nine tries in his past seven NRL appearances.
Warriors winger Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL game.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.