Preview: Wests Tigers vs. Warriors

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

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