LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The NZ Warriors are back home, looking to bounce back from a heavy loss to Melbourne with Adam Pompey playing his 100th NRL game in Warriors colors.
The team is celebrating its diverse playing squad during the annual Multicultural Round, adding a Pasifika flavor to the occasion.
Despite the absence of key players James Fisher-Harris, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, and Rocco Berry, coach Andrew Webster is optimistic about a potential turnaround for his team.
Webster acknowledges the need for improvement, stating, "We have to be better at stopping the bleeding." He hopes the team can rediscover the form that led to three consecutive wins.
The task of defeating the visiting Broncos, led by former Kiwi head coach Michael Maguire, presents a challenge for the Warriors.
However, playing in front of a sold-out crowd at home provides motivation for the team to put last week's disappointment behind them and focus on a strong performance.