The struggling Newcastle Knights head south-east to Auckland to test themselves against the New Zealand Warriors.
Where: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
When: 5.00am Sunday 31 May (1.00pm local)
Watch live: Premier Sports
The Knights lost to Brisbane at home last week and are in 12th spot on the table. After a good start to the year, they have dropped off the pace.
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The Warriors seem to have turned around their season of late. They had last weekend off but remain in seventh.
The Kiwi club will be happy that Sam Tomkins is back, pushing Tuimoala Lolohea to the centres.
Nathan Friend will start at hooker for Thomas Leuluai who is out for the season with a knee injury, and Seb Ikahihifo replaces Sione Lousi on the bench.
For the Knights Adam Clydsdale returns to the hooking role, pushing Tyler Randell back to the bench.
Beau Scott and Jeremy Smith have also been named with Clint Newton, Chad Redman and Pat Vaivai all dropping out of the side.
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