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Eden Park confirmed as venue for Warriors finals match against Knights

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Warriors players - Warriors v Dolphins - Finals Week 1 - NRL Rugby League at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.

Warriors players - Warriors v Dolphins - Finals Week 1 - NRL Rugby League at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. (Source: Photosport)

The Warriors will move away from their home at Mt Smart Stadium when they play the Knights next week, with Eden Park confirmed as the venue for the finals match.

The NRL confirmed the move this morning, with the game set for 6.05pm on September 20.

It also announced that tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10am for ticketed members, followed by non-ticketed members and NRL Account Holders at 4pm.

General sales will go live at 10am on Tuesday September 15.

The Warriors were confirmed to play the Knights after losing to the Dolphins 26-16 last night.

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