The New Zealand Warriors tackle the Parramatta Eels in their first home game of 2015.
Where: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
When: 4.00am GMT Friday 20th March (5.00pm local)
Watch live: Premier Sports
The Warriors have had a tough road trip in the first two weeks, losing to the Knights but defeating Canberra. They will be glad to be back home and have boosted by the news that Shaun Johnson will be fit for the match.
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Like the Warriors, Parramatta has a win and a loss this year. They smashed Manly but then were smashed by Canterbury, suffering several key injuries.
Beau Champion is expected to be out for the season while Anthony Watmough has a bad leg cut and Chris Sandow could also be out. Winger Semi Radradra will miss a few months and Junior Paulo is unavailable through suspension.
It will be a weakened Eels side that the Warriors face. But the form of Corey Norman has been encouraging and he will be a key figure for the visitors.
New Zealand will want to build on its victory over the Raiders, which came through a water-tight defence. Sam Tomkins made a difference to the Kiwi club and will be dangerous with the ball once again.
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