Two words; Darren Lockyer. The Broncos skipper has been the focal point in the lead up to this high-stakes clash. Word is he won't travel to Auckland because of the rib cartilage injury suffered 19 days ago, but with their season on the line, no one would be surprised to see the legend run out on Friday. The Warriors are without 'the rock', Micheal Luck, who is out with a nasty leg gash and departing hooker Ian Henderson is sidelined with an ankle injury.Watch Now Live Online >> Click Here
The visitors are not in form, losing to Parramatta and then being thumped 44-18 by Newcastle has them in danger of missing the finals for the first time in 19 years. The Warriors, on the other hand, are building. A 22-10 win over the Knights was followed with a 16-19 defeat to Manly, a game where they will rue not taking a late field goal.
Future Kiwi Josh Hoffman has been a revelation at fullback for the Broncos, but their most destructive player is lock Sam Thaiday, who is almost unstoppable when cutting back on the angle close to the line. For the Warriors, Manu Vatuvei was quite against T-Rex last week and will have his hands full trying to contain Israel Folau. Look out for back-rower Lewis Brown, who will be fresh after missing last week with a shoulder injury, as well as dangerous wing Kevin Locke and replacement hooker Alehana Mara in his second NRL match.
It's well known the Broncos struggle without Lockyer. Corey Norman, 19, has a huge task to lead his side around in front of what should be close to a capacity crowd. The Warriors are highly motivated. It's centre Brent Tate's last match in Auckland and prop Sam Rapira's 100th game for the club while they know a win assures a top eight spot. Warriors by 10, but anything is possible if Folau flies.
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