LIVE NRL: Jones’ Warriors attempt to spoil Cleary’s minor premiership party

LIVE NRL: Jones’ Warriors attempt to spoil Cleary’s minor premiership party

The Panthers will be hoping to get through their clash with the Warriors unscathed as they prepare for finals.

Ivan Cleary’s men have already locked up the JJ Giltinan Shield and will be presented their award for the NRL minor premiership after the clash at BlueBet Stadium.

The Panthers welcome back gun playmaker Jarome Luai after an MCL injury, but could rest him next week against the Cowboys.

Meanwhile, Liam Martin has been ruled out, with Chris Smith slotting into the starting side.

Round 24

MATCH CENTRE: Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors live scores, teams

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Penrith have fielded a near full-strength team bar superstar halfback Nathan Cleary, and will be hoping to pile on the points.

Meanwhile, Stacey Jones’ side have a big task on their hands against the reigning premiers in their own backyard.

The Warriors will be without gun backrower Euan Aitken, while young gun Taniela Otukolo returns from the bench.

Eliesa Katoa will start in the backrow alongside Josh Curran while, Freddy Lussick takes up the dummy-half role with Wayde Egan out.

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