After their homecoming win over the Eels two weeks ago, the One New Zealand Warriors are seeking to back it up against the Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium today.
The Ronald Griffiths-coached side shut out the Eels in round two but fell to the Knights on their challenging road trip to Newcastle.
A return to Auckland is the perfect opportunity to bounce back against the Gold Coast.
The Titans secured a confidence-building win over the Wests Tigers last week, their first victory of the season.
Captain and Kiwi Ferns star Georgia Hale is set to return from suspension in a major boost for the visitors to take on her former team.
Match: Warriors v Titans
Round 4 -
home Team
Warriors
10th Position
away Team
Titans
9th Position
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Team news
One New Zealand Warriors: The loss of Shakira Baker to a pectoral injury sees Maarire Puketapu move into the starting side and Metanoia Fotu-Moala join the bench for her NRLW debut. With Emily Curtain nursing a hip injury, Lydia Turua-Quedley will start at halfback. Avery-Rose Carmont is set for her NRLW debut off the bench. Kalyn Takitimu-Cook remained in the squad when it was trimmed on Friday and is a chance of returning from a hamstring injury.
Titans: Captain Georgia Hale returns from suspension to face her former club, triggering reshuffle of the forwards. Sienna Lofipo shifts from lock to prop and Takoda Thompson moves to the interchange. Canadian talent Megan Pakulis drops off the bench and has been named in the reserves. The backline remains unchanged, with Jaime Chapman at fullback and Lauren Brown at halfback. No changes in Friday's 24-hour update with Taliah Fuimaono the 18th player.
Match: Warriors v Titans
Round 4 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Titans is number 1 Jaime Chapman
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Michaela BrakeWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Tysha IkenasioCentre for Titans is number 3 Sarina Masaga
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Emmanita PakiCentre for Titans is number 4 Ivana Lolesio
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Payton TakimoanaWinger for Titans is number 5 Lily Patston
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Patricia MaliepoFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Lydia Turua-QuedleyHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Harata ButlerProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Capri PaekauHooker for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Matekino GrayProp for Titans is number 17 Takoda Thompson
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kaiyah Atai2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Jasmine Solia
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 15 Maarire Puketapu2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Laishon Albert-JonesLock for Titans is number 8 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Avery-Rose CarmontInterchange for Titans is number 9 Lily-Rose Kolc
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Lavinia KitaiInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lailani Montgomery
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Makayla EliInterchange for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Metanoia Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Natasha Penitani
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Ivana LauitiitiReplacement for Titans is number 18 Taliah Fuimaono
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat attack
- Warriors winger Payton Takimoana has scored four tries in three games.
- Titans prop Jessika Elliston will make her 40th NRLW appearance.
- The Warriors’ line-up includes former Titans players Apii Nicholls and Matekino Gray.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
