New Zealand have their destiny in their own hands as they close in on claiming a top four finish.
The Warriors have won their past two fixtures, knocking off St George Illawarra on home soil before then putting a score on the embattled Gold Coast Titans last week.
Andrew Webster's side now take on Parramatta in Auckland. This is the first time the two clubs have met each other this season.
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New Zealand Warriors NRL game this week
The Warriors will take on the Eels at Go Media Stadium on Friday, August 29 at 6:00pm (AEST).
Warriors confirmed team list for Round 26
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Rocco Berry
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
16. Tanner Stowers-Smith
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
10. Demitric Vaimauga
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
17. Leka Halasima
20. Sam Healey
Warriors latest team news:
New Zealand got the job done against the Gold Coast to strengthen their grip on a top four place and Andrew Webster has named an unchanged side for this one.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad reverted to fullback against the Titans, with Taine Tuaupiki dropping out of the team.
Rocco Berry made a successful return from injury and takes his place in the centres once again despite another injury scare.
Demitric Vaimauga was named to start up front due to the absence of Jackson Ford, who is suspended until the finals. However, he dropped to the pine as Tanner Stowers-Smith was preferred last week.
Leka Halasima lost his place in the starting side as a result of the reshuffle in the pack and the boom backrower will remain on the bench in Round 26.
Jacob Laban remains out due to a leg injury, with the young forward joined in the casualty ward by Ali Leiataua.
Meanwhile, Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have been ruled out for the rest of the year after suffering ACL injuries.
UPDATE:
In a late switch, Stowers-Smith has been brought into the starting side and Vaimauga has dropped back to the bench once again.
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