LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The New Zealand Warriors are gearing up for a do-or-die showdown against the Panthers in the NSW Cup Finals this weekend.
After a disappointing 36-39 loss to Newtown dashed their hopes of a top three finish, the Warriors find themselves facing elimination football at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.
Sitting in fourth place with 33 points, the Warriors will need to bring their A-game against the Panthers, who finished fifth on points for and against.
The Panthers have been on a hot streak, winning their last seven matches, including impressive victories over top teams like Canberra and the North Sydney Bears.
It's shaping up to be a tough battle on the field, with both teams hungry for success in the playoffs.
The Warriors will need to dig deep and play with heart if they want to keep their season alive.Kick-off is at 1.00pm local time (3.00pm NZT), so fans will want to tune in to see which team will emerge victorious in this high-stakes clash.