The Roosters begin the Daly Cherry-Evans era with a challenging match at Go Media Stadium, confident from winning eight of their past nine games against the Warriors.
The only loss in this run occurred last season in Auckland, where Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad amassed an incredible 316 metres and Ali Leiataua scored twice, helping the Warriors find their stride.
As the season wrapped up, their record against the Warriors at Go Media Stadium stood at 5-6, a lackluster performance for a team that thrives on enthusiastic home support.
Friday night promises a vibrant atmosphere as fans hope the inclusion of tryscorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira and talented Morgan Gannon will propel the Warriors from finalists to champions.
With Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker orchestrating play, along with James Tedesco from the back, the Roosters aim to avoid another slow start after struggling at 1-4 and 2-3 in the previous two seasons.