Round 7 team: Hannay backs unchanged 19 for Kini's homecoming
Keano Kini will play his first NRL game in New Zealand as the Titans travel across the ditch to face the Warriors on Saturday afternoon.
The Kiwis International is yet to wear Gold Coast colours in his homeland but is eager to back-up Sunday's heroics against the Eels in his maiden Telstra Premiership opportunity at Go Media Stadium.
Josh Hannay has named an unchanged 19-man squad to join Kini in his homecoming with Kurtis Morrin retaining his starting spot up front and Adam Christensen punching a ticket to Auckland after impressing in his NRL debut at the weekend.
Klese Haas has been listed among the reserves as he eyes a return from a minor leg injury - set to be given every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of game day.
The Titans will wear a one-off jersey against the Warriors, joining with principal partner The Lottery Office and Canteen to support Youth Cancer Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on the vital work the not-for-profit charity does supporting young Australians impacted by cancer.
Kick-off is at 5pm (NZT) on Saturday at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine TuaupikiFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-SheckCentre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali LeiatauaCentre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Titans is number 8 Kurtis Morrin
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson FordProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam HealeyInterchange for Titans is number 14 Oliver Pascoe
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Titans is number 15 Cooper Bai
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric VaimaugaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob LabanInterchange for Titans is number 17 Adam Christensen
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Luke HansonInterchange for Titans is number 18 Jaylan De Groot
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaInterchange for Titans is number 19 Zane Harrison
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Morgan GannonReserve for Titans is number 20 Klese Haas
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Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadReserve for Titans is number 21 Josh Patston
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Mitchell BarnettReserve for Titans is number 22 Jensen Taumoepeau
Warriors Ins
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Kurt Capewell
- Mitchell Barnett
- Morgan Gannon
Titans Ins
- Jensen Taumoepeau
- Josh Patston
- Klese Haas
Warriors Outs
- Tanner Stowers-Smith
Titans Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
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