NRL Confirmed Lineup: A debut and multiple changes
Second rower Eddie Ieremia-Toeava will make his debut in a One New Zealand Warriors lineup showing multiple changes for tonight’s round 22 clash against the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium (8.00pm kick-off; match day sponsor: Gatorade).
After being 18th man several times, the 20-year-old Ieremia-Toeava will become Warrior #294 when he is injected into the match from the bench.
Elsewhere head coach Andrew Webster has made a number of changes.
Taine Tuaupiki, originally named on the bench, will start at fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad switched to the centres.
That results in captain Kurt Capewell moving out of the centres and back into the second row while Marata Niukore will start at prop.
The final interchange bench comprises Jacob Laban, Freddy Lussick, Tanner Stowers-Smith and Ieremia-Toeava. Winger Edward Kosi is 18th man.
Match: Warriors v Dolphins
Round 22 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 14 Taine TuaupikiFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Max Feagai
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam PompeyCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-SheckWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jake Averillo
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire MartinFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson FordProp for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Samuel HealeyHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Warriors is number 12 Marata NiukoreProp for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 4 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob LabanInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Freddy LussickInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-SmithInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Edward KosiReplacement for Dolphins is number 20 LJ Nonu
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
The Warriors have eight frontline players unavailable – captain James Fisher-Harris, prop Demitric Vaimauga, hooker Wayde Egan, standoff Chanel Harris-Tavita, front rower Mitchell Barnett, halfback Luke Metcalf and centres Rocco Berry and Ali Leiataua. Between them they account for more than 750 NRL appearances.
In Fisher-Harris’ absence Queenland Origin winner Capewell leads the side, rookie hooker Sam Healey comes in for his third NRL appearance this season replacing Egan and Te Maire Martin moves off the bench to start in the halves for Harris-Tavita.
The Warriors find themselves in a similar injury predicament to the one they endured in the corresponding match against the Dolphins in round 12 last year when they overcame a huge injury toll to win 24-20.
Despite last Saturday’s setback against the Titans the Warriors remain fourth on the ladder on 30 points, three points ahead of the fifth-placed Penrith.
The Dolphins are eighth on 24 points coming off a bye following a 43-24 win over the Cowboys.
