The Warriors will be without their preferred halves combo against the Broncos if James Maloney fails to beat a judiciary charge.

Manu Vatuvei hat-trick sinks the Sharks as the Warriors open their account at home.

Winger Manu Vatuvei's hot start to the new National Rugby League season continued tonight when he grabbed a hat-trick of tries to help the New Zealand Warriors beat Cronulla 30-16 in Auckland.

Simon Mannering can't wait to get on the field as captain of the New Zealand Warriors.