The Warriors head to Magic Round full of confidence and will be hoping to claim their first win over the Broncos in Brisbane since 2018.
On that day, it was a Solomone Kata double that helped them secure the win, with Roger Tuivasa-Scheck captaining from fullback.
While Tuivasa-Sheck is still at the club and settled in on the wing – he has been ruled out of his game with a shoulder injury.
The rest of the side however presents a strong challenge for a Broncos side who have been hit hard with injuries over the past few weeks, resulting in back-to-back losses.
The Wahs however will know not to take their opposition lightly after they proved their fighting spirit in against the odds wins over the Bulldogs and Wests Tigers in recent weeks.
Team News
Warriors: Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita will again combine in the halves as Andrew Webster welcomes back a host of troops. Last week’s bye provided the Warriors a chance to rest up and they will be fresh heading into Sunday’s showdown with the Broncos. Mitch Barnett (concussion) returns at prop, Ali Leiataua (concussion) will slot into the centres, Wayde Egan (concussion) starts at hooker and Tanner Stowers-Smith (hamstring) has been listed on the six-man bench. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) and Marata Niukore (concussion) have not been named, while playmaker Luke Metcalf is also not listed in the squad. Leiataua replaces Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who has picked up a shoulder injury, with Barnett’s return prompting a shift to the interchange for Jackson Ford.
Broncos: Star halfback Adam Reynolds comes straight back into the side in his return from a concussion that kept him out of last week’s loss to Manly. Reynolds’ comeback will see Ben Hunt shift to the interchange. Philip Coates, younger brother of Storm flyer Xavier, has been named to make his NRL debut on the wing in place of Antonio Verhoeven (shoulder). The loss of Jack Gosiewski to a head knock has prompted a minor pack reshuffle, with Xavier Willison shifting from back row to prop. Jaiyden Hunt comes into the side in jumper No.11 and Josh Rogers is the new face on the six-man bench.
Stat Attack
The Warriors have not defeated the Broncos in Brisbane since 2018.
The Broncos have won three of their last four Magic Round games.
Warriors left winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored six tries in his last three games.
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has scored seven tries in his last seven games at Suncorp Stadium.
Warriors right winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored six tries in his last three games in Australia.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.