An NRL first: Penrith v Vodafone Warriors at Campbelltown

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Fri 5 Jun 2020, 05:09 PM

Penrith remain unbeaten but they'll be itching to make a statement against the Warriors after blowing a commanding lead to draw with Newcastle last round.

The Panthers may well fit in some extra field goal practice during the week after the unlucky Matt Burton missed five attempts.

Meanwhile, the Warriors are coming off a terrific win over the struggling Dragons in which they completed an astounding 46 of 48 sets - including 44 straight sets - and didn't concede a point.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Friday 5 Jun

Full Time

Panthers

Warriors

Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

The Rundown

Team News

Panthers: Billy Burns replaces Liam Martin on the interchange and Charlie Staines also was omitted from the squad on Thursday night. Brent Naden and Jack Hetherington were cut an hour before kick-off. The Panthers have won five of their past seven games against the Warriors.

Warriors: A late change an hour before kick-off with Josh Curran dropping off the interchange bench. Karl Lawton has been switched from the centres to the bench and Hayze Perham will play centre in jersey No.20. Ken Maumalo is out with a hamstring injury and is expected to sideline him for another three weeks, with Adam Pompey to replace him on the wing. Leivaha Pulu also dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off while Chanel Harris-Tevita was omitted an hour before kick-off. Peta Hiku (ribs) and Agnatius Paasi (suspension) are out. New signing Poasa Faamausili joins the bench. The Warriors have not won at Campbelltown since 2007.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Friday 5 Jun

Full Time

Panthers

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Gerard Beale
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Warriors is number 20 Hayze Perham
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Warriors is number 21 Adam Pompey
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Adam Blair
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Warriors is number 3 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Zane Tetevano

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jack Murchie
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Billy Burns

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 King Vuniyayawa

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Key Match-Up

Isaah Yeo has been enormous for Penrith this season, pumping out huge numbers and minutes in the middle. The opposite No.13, Adam Blair, set the tone against the Dragons, and the Warriors will again look to the veteran for leadership here. Both men can have a big influence on their teams.