NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make timely return for NZ Warriors against Gold Coast Titans

NZ Warriors will welcome Roger Tuivasa-Sheck back into the fold for their clash with Gold Coast Titans at Robina Stadium on Saturday.

Tuivasa-Sheck's return is timely, with Rocco Berry sustaining an injury during Saturday's loss to Melbourne Storm that will rule him out this weekend, at the very least.  

The cross-code international hasn't featured for the side since suffering a hamstring strain during training prior to their round nine match against Sydney Roosters, missing the team's last five games.

Adam Pompey limped off late against the Storm but has been cleared to play and will likely partner Tuivasa-Sheck in the midfield.

Queensland State of Origin selection will rule Kurt Capewell out of contention, while Mitchell Barnett's availability will rest on whether NSW coach Michael Maguire names him as the squad's 18th man.

They're also awaiting the outcome of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Grade 2 Careless High Tackle charge for his reflex stiffarm against Storm counterpart Grant Anderson. The charge carries a one-week suspension on early plea or two, if he fights the charge and loses.

Webster admits the loss to the Storm still stings, particularly after such a strong start and a statistical advantage that suggests they should've emerged victorious but for a slew of self-imposed issues.

"It hurts because the boys I thought played so well," Webster said.  

"We just didn't execute around last plays and it killed us. Our mistakes had a big impact on the result. Some days you get away with them, sometimes you don't and we weren't good enough. It's no point winning every stat and not winning the scoreboard one at the end of the game.  

"I thought Melbourne were impressive still to withstand all that pressure and then come back and do what they did. But we've got to execute."

The defeat drops the Warriors to 13th on the NRL ladder and facing a critical rematch against the Titans.

The last time they met was on Anzac Day, when the Gold Coast held on for a 27-24 win at Auckland.

The Titans will enter the contest in desperation mode, riding a three-game losing streak that's consigned them to the bottom of the competition standings.

"100 percent their speed," Webster said, when asked to identify the Titan's strength.

"I feel like they're a lot more aggressive and going after teams in their defence. I feel like they're willing to shift the ball anywhere in the field.  

"Concentration is a big thing against this team because they're just so fast and they're willing to move the ball from their own end. You combine that with some hard work and I think they're a good side."

NZ Warriors will welcome Roger Tuivasa-Sheck back into the fold for their clash with Gold Coast Titans at Robina Stadium on Saturday.

Tuivasa-Sheck's return is timely, with Rocco Berry sustaining an injury during Saturday's loss to Melbourne Storm that will rule him out this weekend, at the very least.  

The cross-code international hasn't featured for the side since suffering a hamstring strain during training prior to their round nine match against Sydney Roosters, missing the team's last five games.

Adam Pompey limped off late against the Storm but has been cleared to play and will likely partner Tuivasa-Sheck in the midfield.

Queensland State of Origin selection will rule Kurt Capewell out of contention, while Mitchell Barnett's availability will rest on whether NSW coach Michael Maguire names him as the squad's 18th man.

They're also awaiting the outcome of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Grade 2 Careless High Tackle charge for his reflex stiffarm against Storm counterpart Grant Anderson. The charge carries a one-week suspension on early plea or two, if he fights the charge and loses.

Webster admits the loss to the Storm still stings, particularly after such a strong start and a statistical advantage that suggests they should've emerged victorious but for a slew of self-imposed issues.

"It hurts because the boys I thought played so well," Webster said.  

"We just didn't execute around last plays and it killed us. Our mistakes had a big impact on the result. Some days you get away with them, sometimes you don't and we weren't good enough. It's no point winning every stat and not winning the scoreboard one at the end of the game.  

"I thought Melbourne were impressive still to withstand all that pressure and then come back and do what they did. But we've got to execute."

The defeat drops the Warriors to 13th on the NRL ladder and facing a critical rematch against the Titans.

The last time they met was on Anzac Day, when the Gold Coast held on for a 27-24 win at Auckland.

The Titans will enter the contest in desperation mode, riding a three-game losing streak that's consigned them to the bottom of the competition standings.

"100 percent their speed," Webster said, when asked to identify the Titan's strength.

"I feel like they're a lot more aggressive and going after teams in their defence. I feel like they're willing to shift the ball anywhere in the field.  

"Concentration is a big thing against this team because they're just so fast and they're willing to move the ball from their own end. You combine that with some hard work and I think they're a good side."

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