Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors claims the ball against the Canberra Raiders. Photo: photosport
Warriors vs Raiders
1pm Sunday March 2
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
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The Warriors have named their side of the round one opener in Las Vegas against the Raiders.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has maintained his hold on the number one jersey, with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifting from the centres to the wing.
Chanel Harris-Tavita and Luke Metcalf will combine for the first halves pairing of the season, with Te Maire Martin named on an extended bench.
Taine Tuaupiki has been named on the wing in the wake of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's wrist injury.
Up front, co-skipper Mitch Barnett and James Fisher-Harris will prop the scrum, while Wayde Eagan takes the hooker role.
Erin Clark has been named to make his Warriors debut return at lock.
Coach Andrew Webster said his side has done well not to be distracted by the glitz of Las Vegas.
"We want to complete, if you do that you go a long way to winning the game. People tell me Vegas is a bit of a finals atmosphere, so I expect it to be really physical."
The round one clash against the Raiders, the Warriors first visit to Las Vegas, kicks off at 1pm on Sunday.
Warriors- 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Taine Tuaupiki, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4.Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Luke Metcalf, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Mitchell Barnett, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark; Interchange: Dylan Walker, Jackson Ford, Demitric Vaimauga, Leka Halasima; Reserves: Sam Healey, Te Maire Martin, Eddie Ieremia, Bunty Afoa, Edward Kosi
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