LIVE NRL: Niu gets Dolphins on the board as Warriors lead tight tussle
Kodi Nikorima set up Tesi Niu for a try in the corner with a cutout pass as the Warriors lead the Dolphins 6-4 in their clash at Go Media Stadium.
“There was a question over the pass from Nikorima but I will live with it,” Voss said.
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35TH MINUTE
Kodi Nikorima set up Tesi Niu for a try in the corner with a cutout pass as the Dolphins hit back.
“There was a question over the pass from Nikorima but I will live with it,” Voss said.
20TH MINUTE
Rocco Berry went off for a HIA after a head clash, with Jarrod Wallace placed on report for the tackle and the Warriors star was ruled out for the game.
6TH MINIUTE
Shaun Johnson produced a brilliant dummy and go to score the first try of the afternoon and give the Warriors an early lead.
“Johnson does it all himself,” Voss said.
“Last year I thought he was gone. What a comeback from the halfback.”
MATCH PREVIEW
Wayde Egan and Mitch Barnett return as the Warriors host the Dolphins in a crucial clash at Go Media Stadium.
Egan is back at hooker with Freddy Lussick making way, while Mitchell Barnett makes his return via the bench.
Dylan Walker is out due to a toe injury, with Tom Ale taking his place on the pine.
For the Dolphins Jeremy Marshall-King is out due to a shoulder injury, with Ray Stone starting at hooker and Jarrod Wallace taking his place at lock.
Max Plath will debut off the bench, with Origin stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (rested) and Tom Gilbert (shoulder) out, so Kodi Nikorima retains the fullback role.
The eight placed Warriors and the seventh place Dolphins both need a win to cement their spot in the top eight.
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