Nathan Cayless and his Canterbury Cup NSW side will be on the hunt for their first win of the season when they square off against the Blacktown Sea Eagles at HE Laybutt Field in Sydney this Sunday.
After a tough loss to the Western Suburbs Magpies last week, Cayless has made several changes to his squad heading into round three.
Cole Waaka has been handed a starting role in the centres, while Adam Pompey has moved from the wing to fill the other centre position.
Clayton Williams, meanwhile, will start at prop with the experienced Ligi Sao named at lock.
Like the Vodafone Warriors, the Sea Eagles are looking for their first win of the season this week.
The match kicks off on Sunday at 5pm (NZT).
Fresh from a thrilling second half comeback to secure a 28-all draw with the Wests Tigers last week, the Vodafone Warriors’ Jersey Flegg team will look to go one better against the Manly Sea Eagles this weekend.
After filling in admirably for Paul Turner in the halves last week, Sione Moala has retained his starting spot while Emanuel Tuimavave-Gerrard will return from injury on the wing.
Coach Greg Boulous has also opted to stick with his starting back-rowers, Brody Tamarua, Isaiah Vagana and captain Tyler Slade after strong performances from the trio against the Tigers.
The match at HE Laybutt Field is scheduled to kick off at 3pm (NZT).
CANTERBURY CUP NSW
BLACKTOWN SEA EAGLES v VODAFONE WARRIORS
5pm
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
HE Laybutt Field, Sydney
VODAFONE WARRIORS
1 Patrick Herbert
2 Edward Kosi
3 Cole Waaka
4 Adam Pompey
5 Setu Tu
6 Hayze Perham
7 Chanel Harris-Tavita
8 Chris Satae
9 Karl Lawton
10 Clayton Williams
11 Blake Ayshford
12 Leivaha Pulu
13 Ligi Sao
Interchange:
14 Sam Cook
15 Paulos Latu
16 Preston Riki
17 Tom Ale
18 Tahi Baggaley
COACH: Nathan Cayless
JERSEY FLEGG
MANLY SEA EAGLES v VODAFONE JUNIOR WARRIORS
3pm
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
HE Laybutt Field, Sydney
VODAFONE JUNIOR WARRIORS
1 Kayal Iro
2 Emanuel Tuimavave-Gerrard
3 Patrick Elia
4 Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega
5 Harley Maynard
6 Sione Moala
7 Casey Smith
8 Wesley Veikoso
9 Sean Mullany
10 Phillip Makatoa
11 Brody Tamarua
12 Isaiah Vagana
13 Tyler Slade
Interchange:
14 Caleb Pese
15 Jyris Glamuzina
16 Temple Kalepo
17 Junior Pua
18 William Fakatoumafi
COACH: GREG BOULOUS
