LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NZ Warriors have confirmed their lineup for the NRL Round 16 clash against Penrith at a sold-out Go Media Stadium, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM.
The team will field the same 1-17 players that were initially selected.
Hooker Sam Healey is confirmed as the 18th man, while winger Edward Kosi, initially listed as the 19th man, has been dropped to compete for the club's New South Wales Cup side.
The Warriors have omitted prop Bunty Afoa, halfback Tanah Boyd, and back rower Eddie Ieremia-Toeava from their extended lineup just 24 hours before the match.
Additionally, they will be without Queensland second rower Kurt Capewell, who will not play after his extensive performance in the recent series-levelling game against New South Wales in Perth.
Coach Webster has retained the same starting pack that faced the Sharks, featuring Marata Niukore at prop alongside captain James Fisher-Harris and second-rowers Leka Halasima and Jacob Laban.
Rookie prop Tanner Stowers-Smith, who signed a contract extension through 2028 earlier this week, is included in the interchange for his third NRL appearance.