The struggling Parramatta Eels host an emboldened New Zealand Warriors at Pirtek Stadium on Saturday.
Where: Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta
When: 6.00am Saturday 15 May (3.00pm local)
Watch live: Premier Sports
The Eels are equal last on the NRL ladder with just three wins from nine matches. If they are to do something this season, then this game is a must-win.
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Equally, the Warriors have been very inconsistent this year. The New Zealand club has just one more win, four, from its fixture list.
But the Warriors did pull off a miraculous last-minute victory over Cronulla last weekend, which should give them some confidence heading into this one.
With Konrad Hurrell suspended for three matches after lifting his knee in a tackle, Dominique Peyroux moves into the centres and Sione Lousi comes on to the bench.
For the Eels, heavy changes have been made. Chris Sandow, Joseph Paulo and David Gower have all been dropped from a team on a two-game losing streak.
Luke Kelly comes in at halfback, Tepai Moeroa returns in the back row and Pauli Pauli comes in on the bench for Paulo.
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