League: Warriors announce squad for pre-season clash

The Warriors will be without their captain for Sunday's first pre-season game against Parramatta in New Plymouth.

Steve Price and Nathan Fien will miss the match with minor niggles, while Tevita Latu and Sione Faumuina are recovering from shoulder surgery and Vinnie Anderson has a viral infection.

Ruben Wiki and Stacey Jones are on the bench along with Clinton Toopi and Monty Betham.

Otahuhu's Toshio Laiseni and Mount Albert's Rowan Baxter slot in at wing and fullback respectively in an extended 20-man squad to play in the game.

Meanwhile, Parramatta coach Brian Smith is leaving some big guns at home.

New signings PJ Marsh, Timana Tahu, Glenn Morrison and Mark Riddell will not play in an inexperienced lineup led by former Kiwis captain Nathan Cayless.

- NEWSTALK ZB