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The year of the Warriors is finally upon us and if you are heading along to Go Media Mount Smart Stadium this Friday, here is everything you need to know.
What time does it start?
Gates are open at 5pm(all times NZT) with the New South Wales Cup team kicking off their season against the Newtown Jets as a curtain-raiser at 5.15pm.
If you’re planning on taking public transport to the game, the Penrose train station is around a 10-minute walk from the gates and will be easier than finding a park.
Ones to Watch
The return of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will undoubtedly be on the minds of all the Wahs fans this week, with everyone wanting to get a glimpse of the former captain.
Shaun Johnson will also hope to return back to his form from last season that had him narrowly miss winning the Dally M Medal for player of the year.
Kurt Capewell will hope to start his career with the Warriors with a bang against the team he debuted with in the NRL eight years ago.
The weather is expected to be sunny in Penrose throughout the day with a high of 23C.
How to watch
The game will be aired on Sky Sport 4 and Sky Open, with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
Tale of the tape
The Warriors won both matches last season against the men from Cronulla, including a thrilling 20-point wet weather comeback when the teams faced off in round five last year.
Former player Josh Curran and superstar Shaun Johnson celebrate after last years heroic comeback victory. Photo / Photosport
