Dolphins captain Isaiya Katoa knows the battle will be won in the middle of the field tonight and is backing his forward pack to rise to the occasion.
“There’s a lot more excitement than nervousness in the air,” he told Nine.
“We know how important their forward pack is and how much it makes a difference when your forward pack is on the front-foot and ours is no different.
“They want to start fast and physical – they know they’ve got a massive challenge, but they’re really excited for the opportunity.”
Tom Flegler and Tom Gilbert start up front, Max Plath and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki on the edge and Morgan Knowles locks the scrum.
The hosts boast a strong bench, with impact players like Kurt Donoghoe and Connelly Lemuelu at the disposal of coach Kristian Woolf.
Dolphins prop Tom Flegler. Getty Images