Overview
- Coach Ivan Cleary has selected 23-year-old Luke Sommerton to start at No.9 in what would be just his 12th NRL game.
- Mitch Kenny is out with a mild hamstring strain and has been omitted from the 22-man squad, with a week-two return considered possible if Penrith progress.
- Brian To'o and Liam Martin return after being rested, Luke Garner shifts to the bench, and Matthew Eisenhuth drops out of the squad.
- Paul Alamoti retains a starting wing spot as Thomas Jenkins moves to 18th man for the knockout trip to Auckland.
- The Warriors reshuffle includes Kurt Capewell to centre for injured Rocco Berry, Wayde Egan and Jackson Ford returning, and Leka Halasima promoted to the starting pack.