NZ Warriors side unchanged to face
Sea Eagles

Head Coach Daniel Anderson has kept faith with the squad that lost to the Cowboys last round in Townsville for this week?s match against the Manly Sea Eagles at Ericsson Stadium.

With no injury or judicial concerns arising from last week?s game, Coach Anderson has stuck with the side as a testimony to their defensive effort against North Queensland. ?The team put in a positive performance defensively in keeping the Cowboys to 16 points on their home ground. Whilst maintaining that focus, I am expecting a marked improvement in their retention and control of the football in attack,? Anderson said.

The club will celebrate Stacey Jones? 200th top grade game at home this week, although it occurred against the Cowboys. General Manager Spiro Tsiros was very mindful of the significance of the milestone that the club stalwart has reached. ?Playing 200 games in the NRL is an exceptional achievement for any player and to do so with the one club makes it even more special. We look forward to celebrating this occasion with our fans on Sunday and sincerely wish Stacey the best of luck for the big day,? Tsiros said.

The team for Sunday?s game against the Sea Eagles at Ericsson Stadium, kicking off at 2:00pm is:

1. Brent Webb 2. Francis Meli 3. Vinnie Anderson 4. Clinton Toopi 5. Tony Martin 6. Stacey Jones 7. Lance Hohaia 8. Jerry Seuseu 9. Paul Dezolt 10. Richard Villasanti 11. Epalahame Lauaki 12. Awen Guttenbeil (Captain) 13. Sione Faumuina 14. Wairangi Koopu 15. Iafeta Paleaaesina 16. Karl Temata 17. Vince Mellars

Entertainment on the day will be supplied by finalists from the New Zealand Idol contest which concluded this week.