Warriors v Titans: Capewell returns; Haas in the mix
The Warriors will look to keep the momentum rolling when they return home to host the high-flying Titans this weekend.
Andrew Webster's men returned to form with a dominant win over Melbourne last week. They have now turned their focus to collecting another two points at Go Media Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Jackson Ford has been a revelation this season and will look to continue the form that has seen him surge to the top of the Dally M standings.
The prop headlines a physical pack also featuring James Fisher-Harris and young stars Leka Halasima and Demitric Vaimauga.
Halfback Tanah Boyd has been pulling the strings in attack, unlocking a talented backline led by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
The battle of the backs is sure to be an entertaining one after Gold Coast piled on the points in last week's win over the Eels.
Keano Kini was at his scintillating best, while halves Jayden Campbell and Lachlan Ilias continue to build an impressive partnership.
Given the unpredictable nature of this year's competition, Saturday's match is sure to be an entertaining tussle between two in-form teams.
Match: Warriors v Titans
Round 7 -
home Team
Warriors
3rd Position
away Team
Titans
14th Position
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Warriors: Just the one change to the starting side with Kurt Capewell's return from a five-game absence due to a calf injury moving Marata Niukore back to the bench. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) and Mitch Barnett (thumb) are both listed among the reserves as they look to return from injury but Tanner Stowers-Smith will miss the match with a hamstring injury.
Titans: No changes to the 19-man squad after the big win over the Eels. After missing last week's game with a leg injury, Klese Haas has been named in the extended squad along with Josh Patston, who has completed a suspension incurred in Queensland Cup.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine TuaupikiFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-SheckCentre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali LeiatauaCentre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Titans is number 8 Kurtis Morrin
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson FordProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam HealeyInterchange for Titans is number 14 Oliver Pascoe
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Titans is number 15 Cooper Bai
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric VaimaugaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob LabanInterchange for Titans is number 17 Adam Christensen
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Luke HansonInterchange for Titans is number 18 Jaylan De Groot
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaInterchange for Titans is number 19 Zane Harrison
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Morgan GannonReserve for Titans is number 20 Klese Haas
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Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadReserve for Titans is number 21 Josh Patston
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Mitchell BarnettReserve for Titans is number 22 Jensen Taumoepeau
Warriors Ins
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Kurt Capewell
- Mitchell Barnett
- Morgan Gannon
Titans Ins
- Jensen Taumoepeau
- Josh Patston
- Klese Haas
Warriors Outs
- Tanner Stowers-Smith
Titans Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Warriors have not defeated the Titans in New Zealand since 2013.
- The Titans have won six of their last eight games against the Warriors.
- Warriors second-rower Leka Halasima has scored nine tries in his last nine games at Go Media Stadium.
- The Titans are chasing back-to-back away wins for the first time since 2023.
- Warriors winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has scored nine tries in his last 12 games against the Titans.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
