18 Jun 2024

NRL: Tuivasa-Sheck back for Warriors

6:54 pm on 18 June 2024
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck try.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck try. Photo: NRL Photos / www.photosport.nz

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns for the Warriors this weekend, named at centre for their round 16 clash with the Titans on the Gold Coast.

He replaces the injured Rocco Berry, but there is three more changes to Andrew Webster's side.

Kurt Capewell's surprise recall to the Queensland Origin side, along with Mitch Barnett to New South Wales, means they are out. Meanwhile, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has copped a one-game suspension after taking an early guilty plea for a high tackle on Grant Anderson during Saturday night's loss to the Storm.

Ed Kosi comes onto the wing in place of Watene-Zelezniak, while a reshuffle in the forwards sees Dylan Walker move to the second row. Tom Ale comes onto the bench alongside utility Chanel Harris-Tavita, middle forward Jazz Tevaga and back rower Jacob Laban.

While the Titans are sitting at the bottom of the ladder with a 3-10 win-loss record, the Warriors have found them challenging opponents in recent times. They have won five of the last seven encounters between the clubs, most recently beating the Warriors 27-24 at Go Media Stadium on Anzac Day.

Titans v Warriors

Kick-off: 5pm Saturday 22 June

Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

Live blog updates on RNZ Sport

Warriors (six to be omitted): 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Ed Kosi 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Dylan Walker 13. Tohu Harris (c)

Bench: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Jacob Laban 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Tom Ale 18. Bunty Afoa 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Moala Graham-Taufa 22. Freddy Lussick 23. Leka Halasima