Pride is on the line for the Dolphins in their final game of the season against a finals-bound Warriors outfit.
After losing their last six games, the NRL’s newest franchise will be looking to finish its inaugural season on a high at Suncorp Stadium.
The Warriors’ red-hot form over the last couple of months has locked in a top four finish so coach Andrew Webster has taken the opportunity to rest several of his star players.
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It’s opened the door for Kalani Going and Paul Roache to make their NRL debut off the bench.
Exciting fullback Taine Tuaupiki also gets another opportunity at fullback, while Ronald Volkman comes in at halfback.
Joining Volkman in the halves is Te Maire Martin, who makes his return from a horror leg injury suffered in Round 6. And Mitch Barnett is back on deck from a laceration, slotting in at prop to replace Addin Fonua-Blake.
Skipper Tohu Harris is out — but not for a rest. The workhorse lock has suffered a back injury and is racing the clock to return for the Warriors’ qualifying final next weekend. Dylan Walker will start at No.13 in his place.
As for the Dolphins, their captain Jesse Bromwich returns from a groin injury, while cult hero Valynce Te Whare was a late addition to the centres with Euan Aitken dropping out.
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