LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Kiwi Warriors are ready to do battle in their 16th-round NRL encounter against Gold Coast at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina.
The stage is set for a showdown at 3.00pm kick-off local time, or 5.00pm NZT for the fans back home.
Prop Bunty Afoa has been given the nod as the 18th man, with hooker Freddy Lussick stepping up as the 19th man.
Unfortunately, fullback Taine Tuaupiki, centre Moala Graham-Taufa, and back rower Demitric Sifakula didn't make the final cut and instead suited up for the club's New South Wales Cup side.
In exciting news, star player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be making his long-awaited comeback from injury.
However, the team will be missing the experience and skills of back rowers Kurt Capewell and Mitchell Barnett, who are off representing their respective states in the State of Origin contest.
After a hard-fought battle against the Storm last weekend, where they dominated in many statistical categories, the Kiwi Warriors are determined to bounce back from their 24-28 loss.
Currently sitting in 12th place, they are just two points shy of breaking into the top eight.
Stay tuned as the Kiwi Warriors hit the field, ready to give it their all and show why they are a force to be reckoned with in the Rugby League world.