After a bye followed by last week’s postponement, the One New Zealand Warriors will have to overcome an enforced three-week break when they resume their Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) campaign against the Bulldogs at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney tomorrow (11.30am kick-off local time; 1.30pm NZT).
The TJ Ashford-coached side hasn’t played since a heavy 12-48 loss at home to competition leader Melbourne on July 19.
The following week there was a competition-wide bye round before last week’s scheduled round 22 clash against the Dragons was called off due to the venue in Wollongong being declared unplayable after torrential rain.
The New South Wales Rugby League is yet to make a decision on what will happen with the fixture.
Despite not playing the Warriors remain level on 22 points with the Roosters who lost to the Sea Eagles last week; the Roosters are eighth on points for and against.
Match: Bulldogs v Warriors
Round 23 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Latrell FingFullback for Warriors is number 1 Joseph Ratcliffe
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 William AfualoWinger for Warriors is number 2 Harry Tauafiafi-Iutoi
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Cooper ToyCentre for Warriors is number 3 Motu Pasikala
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Sosaia KaufusiCentre for Warriors is number 4 Nganaiaiafu Vake
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jope RauqeWinger for Warriors is number 5 Brandon Norris
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bronson ReubenFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Caelys-Paul Putoko
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Joseph TeaupaHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Jack Thompson
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Damon MarshallProp for Warriors is number 10 Emosi Ravosai
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey MyersHooker for Warriors is number 9 Jeriko Filipi-Talisau
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alekolasimi JonesProp for Warriors is number 20 Rodney Tuipulotu Vea
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Sosaia Alatini2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Patrick Moimoi
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Sosefo Finau2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Alvin Chong Nee
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Lyncoln CliffeLock for Warriors is number 13 Paea Sikuvea
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Tanu NonaInterchange for Warriors is number 8 Presley Seumanu Tigafua
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Lachlan MifsudInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Maui Winitana-Patelesio
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Patrick CareyInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Etuate Fukofuka
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jack HilliarInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tepatasi Laumalili
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Roy TatupuReplacement for Warriors is number 16 Dezman Laban
Last updated:
The Bulldogs sit sixth three points ahead but they have won just one of their last six games including an 8-18 defeat by the Sharks last week.
Ashford has named a reshuffled lineup which sees centre Caelys Putoko listed in the halves with captain Jack Thompson while fellow centre Patrick Moimoi has been moved into the second row.
