Kodi Nikorima has failed to recover from an ankle injury in time for the Warriors' clash with the Eels tomorrow, seeing youngster Chanel Harris-Tavita ascend into the starting side.
Nikorima, 25, injured his ankle in last week's win over the Sharks in Wellington, seeing 20-year old Harris-Tavita partner Blake Green in the halves.
Harris-Tavita has been utilised as a bench player in the past two weeks, covering multiple positions after on-field injuries.
Ken Maumalo will also return to the side, having sat out against Cronulla after a head knock against the Broncos earlier this month.
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Gerard Beale, 3. Peta Hiku, 4. Blake Ayshford, 5. Ken Maumalo, 17. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Blake Green, 8. Agnatius Paasi, 9. Issac Luke, 10. Leeson Ah Mau, 11. Adam Blair, 12. Isaiah Papali'i, 13. Jazz Tevaga.
Interchange (from): 14. Lachlan Burr, 15. Sam Lisone, 16. Bunty Afoa, 20. Adam Keighran, 18. Adam Pompey, 21. Ligi Sao.
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