chance the loser in this one could be history for 2010. Both sides are close to full-strength on paper, but the Titans will be taking several battered bodies into the match and this is where they could strike a hurdle against a solid Warriors side that has shown a ton of character this season. The Warriors have been quality performers away from home of late, winning five from their past seven across the ditch and the confidence gained from such results should put them in the right frame of mind for this one. Expect the Warriors defence to pile plenty of pressure on Prince, whose suspect shoulder could become an issue for the Titans as the game wears on. Warriors by 2.
TEAMS
Gold Coast Titans:
1 Preston Campbell, 2 Kevin Gordon, 3 Steve Michaels, 4 Clinton Toopi, 5 William Zillman, 6 Mat Rogers, 7 Scott Prince [c], 8 Luke Bailey, 9 Nathan Friend, 10 Anthony Laffranchi, 11 Greg Bird, 12 Mark Minichiello, 13 Ashley Harrison. Interchange: 14 Michael Henderson, 15 Brad Meyers, 16 Matthew White, 17 Bodene Thompson, 18 Luke O'Dwyer, 19 Jordan Atkins (two to be omitted).
New Zealand Warriors:
1 Lance Hohaia, 2 Kevin Locke, 3 Brent Tate, 4 Jerome Ropati, 5 Manu Vatuvei, 6 James Maloney, 7 Brett Seymour, 8 Sam Rapira, 9 Aaron Heremaia, 10 Russell Packer, 11 Simon Mannering [c], 12 Lewis Brown, 13 Micheal Luck. Interchange: 14 Alehana Mara, 15 Ben Matulino, 16 Ukuma Ta'ai, 17 Jacob Lillyman, 18 Jesse Royal, 19 Joel Moon (two to be omitted).
Referees: Tony Archer, Gavin Badger