
Skipper Felise Kaufusi and five-eighth Kodi Nikorima return for the Dolphins trip across the ditch to face the Warriors this Friday in Auckland.
Sidelined since round 15 with an MCL injury, Kaufusi will co-captain the team alongside Isaiya Katoa and bring a wealth of experience to the Dolphins forward pack.
The Dolphins will also welcome back five-eighth Kodi Nikorima early after a five-week layoff shifting Jake Averillo back to the wing and young flyer Tevita Naufahu onto the extended bench.
The match against the Warriors kicks off the Dolphins run home as they chase a maiden finals berth with just three home games remaining.
The Dolphins next home game will be against the Roosters on Saturday 9 August at Suncorp Stadium.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam PompeyCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Max Feagai
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Kurt CapewellCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-SheckWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jake Averillo
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire MartinFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Demitric VaimaugaProp for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Samuel HealeyHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson FordProp for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Taine TuaupikiInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob LabanInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Freddy LussickInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-SmithInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaReplacement for Dolphins is number 18 Harrison Graham
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Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Bunty AfoaReserve for Dolphins is number 19 Peter Hola
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Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Edward KosiReserve for Dolphins is number 20 LJ Nonu
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Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Kalani GoingReserve for Dolphins is number 21 Kenneath Bromwich
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia TafuaReserve for Dolphins is number 22 Tevita Naufahu
Warriors Ins
- Bunty Afoa
- Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
- Edward Kosi
- Freddy Lussick
- Kalani Going
- Makaia Tafua
- Taine Tuaupiki
Dolphins Ins
- Felise Kaufusi
- Kodi Nikorima
- LJ Nonu
- Mark Nicholls
Warriors Outs
- Chanel Harris-Tavita
- James Fisher-Harris
- Wayde Egan
Dolphins Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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