ISP and NYC teams for 25th round

Toafofoa Sipley. NSW Cup. Vodafone Warriors v Wentworthville, NRL Rugby League. Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 3 June 2016. © Copyright Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

Author: Richard Becht , Image: www.photosport.nz
Timestamp: Tue 23 Aug 2016, 01:45 PM

Brothers Toafofoa and Patrick Sipley are named to start in the front row while veteran Ali Lauitiiti is set to return from injury in the Vodafone Warriors’ final regular season clash against Penrith in the Intrust Super Premiership at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday (11.45am kick-off).

Toafofoa (21), a two-game 2016 NRL rookie, is back from suspension to rejoin his older brother, who was a try-scorer in the Vodafone Warriors’ 30-38 loss to the Mounties on Saturday.

The 37-year-old Lauitiiti is on the bench for his 15th ISP appearance this year after being sidelined for several weeks with a leg injury.

Also back in the side is veteran centre Jonathan Wright, who missed last week’s match to be with his wife Selina who gave birth to their third child – and second daughter – last Saturday.

The Vodafone Warriors slipped to fifth on the ladder following their loss to the Mounties.

Meanwhile, the Vodafone Junior Warriors could unveil another debutant when they take on Wests Tigers on Sunday (1.45pm kick-off).

Named on the bench is Kelston Boys’ High School product and Glenora Bears junior Elijah Sufia. He is in line to become the 21st player to make his first appearance for the club’s NYC side this year.

Named at standoff is Dylan Tavita who became the 20th debutant last week.