Chanel Harris-Tavita will be the starting fullback with Ash Taylor and Kodi Nikorima in the halves for the Vodafone Warriors' trial against the Storm in Melbourne today (4.00pm kick-off local time; 6.00pm NZT).
He has a chance to play himself into the fullback's spot for the season-opening clash against the Dragons on March 12 when established Reece Walsh will be unavailable due to suspension.
Harris-Tavita spent some time in the position in the Māori All Stars' 16-10 win over the Indigenous All Stars last week.
Taylor, making his debut for the Vodafone Warriors, and Nikorima - along with Harris-Tavita - are are bidding to partner Shaun Johnson in the halves for the first-round of the season.
Starting the centres is new signing Jesse Arthars with Jazz Tevaga being used at hooker initially.
Walsh is on a bench which also includes prop Matt Lodge - suspended for the opening round - new signing Aaron Pene and Ben Murdoch-Masila.
Match: Storm v Warriors
Round 1 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Warriors is number 17 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Winger for Storm is number 2 George JenningsWinger for Warriors is number 4 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack HowarthCentre for Warriors is number 2 Jesse Arthars
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Centre for Storm is number 4 William WarbrickCentre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 24 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jayden NikorimaHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Ashley Taylor
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Josh KingProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran WishartHooker for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Chris LewisProp for Warriors is number 13 Bunty Afoa
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Bronson Garlick2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Brandon SmithLock for Warriors is number 18 Bayley Sironen
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Harry GrantInterchange for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Warriors is number 9 Taniela Otukolo
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Wesley LoloInterchange for Warriors is number 11 Peesi Kepu
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 William SamuelInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Kina Kepu
Reserves
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Reserve for Storm is number 6 Cooper JohnsReserve for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
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Reserve for Storm is number 18 Jonah PezetReserve for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Reserve for Storm is number 19 Sualauvi FaalogoReserve for Warriors is number 5 Junior Ratuva
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Reserve for Storm is number 20 Dean IeremiaReserve for Warriors is number 8 Aaron Pene
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Reserve for Storm is number 21 Cole GeyerReserve for Warriors is number 10 Matthew Lodge
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Reserve for Storm is number 22 Patrice SioloReserve for Warriors is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila
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Reserve for Storm is number 23 Ammaron GudgeonReserve for Warriors is number 20 Pride Petterson-Robati
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Reserve for Storm is number 25 Grant AndersonReserve for Warriors is number 21 Garrett Smith
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Reserve for Storm is number 26 Darius FarmerReserve for Warriors is number 22 Adam Cook
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Jayden Corrigan
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Reserve for Warriors is number 24 Viliami Vailea
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Reserve for Warriors is number 25 Edward Kosi
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
17 Chanel Harris-Tavita
4 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
2 Jesse Arthars
3 Rocco Berry
5 Marcelo Montoya
6 Kodi Nikorima
7 Ash Taylor
8 Addin Fonua-Blake
14 Jazz Tevaga
13 Bunty Afoa
11 Euan Aitken
12 Eliesa Katoa
18 Bayley Sironen
INTERCHANGE
1 Reece Walsh
3 Ali Leiataua
4 Adam Pompey
5 Junior Ratuva
8 Aaron Pene
9 Taniela Otukolo
10 Matthew Lodge
11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
15 Otukinekina Kepu
16 Valingi Kepu
20 Pride Peterson-Robati
21 Garrett Smith
22 Adam Cook
23 Jayden Corrigan
24 Viliami Vailea
25 Edward Kosi
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