NRL 2025: Titans, Locked in: Hasler confirms trio's return for Saturday showdown

Author: Titans.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 05:30 PM

Des Hasler has confirmed Brian Kelly, Jojo Fifita and Klese Haas will return to strengthen his side for Saturday's showdown against the Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium.

The trio missed last week's trip to Sydney against the Sharks but come in to the Titans coach's delight, expecting a tough battle against New Zealand after getting the two points across the ditch four weeks ago.

"We've got a few back coming back in, so that adds to the stability of the side," Hasler said after Friday's captain's run.

"We want to finish the year strong, but it will be a hard game. They're vying for a top four position, but we know we're competitive and we need to be that tomorrow."

Hoping to keep their strong record against the Wahs intact, having won six of their past seven games against their Trans Tasman rivals, Hasler has kept his team 1-17 with Tony Francis and Tukimihia Simpkins remaining in the extended squad - Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Sean Mullany and Tom Weaver making way from the reserves ahead of game day.

The club released their final allocation of tickets for the NRL / NRLW double header with a bumper crowd expected - all fans looking to buy tickets are encouraged to pre-purchase online via Ticketmaster to avoid disappointment.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm on Saturday - the second of two games at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 23 Aug

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Titans

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Titans is number 2 Jaylan De Groot

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
Centre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Warriors is number 16 Tanner Stowers-Smith
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Keano Kini

Interchange for Warriors is number 10 Demitric Vaimauga
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Klese Haas

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Josh Patston

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima