Veteran prop Sam Rapira is pleased to be back in the Warriors side for their Anzac Day clash with the Titans but he considers himself lucky to have been chosen ahead of numerous other front-row contenders.
Having finally shaken off a nagging hamstring injury, Rapira makes his first appearance in his 10th and final season with the Warriors before he departs for a stint in the UK Super League at the end of the year.
Three appearances in the NSW Cup convinced coach Andrew McFadden of his readiness but Rapira was almost apologetic when discussing his selection over some of his teammates.
"I was pretty lucky to get the opportunity to play in the top side," Rapira said. "Guys like Charlie [Gubb], Suaia [Matagi] and Sione [Lousi] are playing just as good if not better than me so I feel pretty lucky but hopefully I can do my job this weekend.
"It was a bit of a setback [the injury] but I'm feeling 100 per cent now so I'm ready to go."