Warriors v Broncos: Webster welcomes reinforcements; Coates to debut
The Warriors head to Magic Round full of confidence and will be hoping to claim their first win over the Broncos in Brisbane since 2018.
On that day, it was a Solomone Kata double that helped them secure the win, with Roger Tuivasa-Scheck captaining from fullback.
While Tuivasa-Sheck is still at the club and settled in on the wing - he has been ruled out of his game with a shoulder injury.
The rest of the side however presents a strong challenge for a Broncos side who have been hit hard with injuries over the past few weeks, resulting in back-to-back losses.
The Wahs however will know not to take their opposition lightly after they proved their fighting spirit in against the odds wins over the Bulldogs and Wests Tigers in recent weeks.
Match: Warriors v Broncos
Round 11 -
home Team
Warriors
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
11th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Warriors: Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita will again combine in the halves as Andrew Webster welcomes back a host of troops. Last week’s bye provided the Warriors a chance to rest up and they will be fresh heading into Sunday’s showdown with the Broncos. Mitch Barnett (concussion) returns at prop, Ali Leiataua (concussion) will slot into the centres, Wayde Egan (concussion) starts at hooker and Tanner Stowers-Smith (hamstring) has been listed on the six-man bench. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) and Marata Niukore (concussion) have not been named, while playmaker Luke Metcalf is also not listed in the squad. Leiataua replaces Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who has picked up a shoulder injury, with Barnett’s return prompting a shift to the interchange for Jackson Ford.
Broncos: Star halfback Adam Reynolds comes straight back into the side in his return from a concussion that kept him out of last week’s loss to Manly. Reynolds’ comeback will see Ben Hunt shift to the interchange. Philip Coates, younger brother of Storm flyer Xavier, has been named to make his NRL debut on the wing in place of Antonio Verhoeven (shoulder). The loss of Jack Gosiewski to a head knock has prompted a minor pack reshuffle, with Xavier Willison shifting from back row to prop. Jaiyden Hunt comes into the side in jumper No.11 and Josh Rogers is the new face on the six-man bench.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine TuaupikiFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali LeiatauaCentre for Broncos is number 3 Jesse Arthars
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam PompeyCentre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Broncos is number 5 Phillip Coates
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Broncos is number 8 Preston Riki
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell BarnettProp for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam HealeyInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson FordInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Talty
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric VaimaugaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Va'a Semu
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob LabanInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Tanner Stowers-SmithInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Hayze Perham
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Te Maire MartinInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Josh Rogers
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaReserve for Broncos is number 20 Thomas Duffy
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Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Luke HansonReserve for Broncos is number 21 Luke Gale
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia TafuaReserve for Broncos is number 22 Kane Bradley
Warriors Ins
- Ali Leiataua
- Luke Hanson
- Makaia Tafua
- Mitchell Barnett
- Tanner Stowers-Smith
- Te Maire Martin
Broncos Ins
- Adam Reynolds
- Jaiyden Hunt
- Josh Rogers
- Kane Bradley
- Luke Gale
Warriors Outs
- Kayliss Fatialofa
- Luke Metcalf
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Broncos Ins
- Antonio Verhoeven
- Jack Gosiewski
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Warriors have not defeated the Broncos in Brisbane since 2018.
- The Broncos have won three of their last four Magic Round games.
- Warriors left winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored six tries in his last three games.
- Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has scored seven tries in his last seven games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Warriors right winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored six tries in his last three games in Australia.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
