An unchanged side has been named for the Warriors NRL preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos this weekend. 

Coach Andrew Webster earlier today announced the 17 players used in the 40-10 demolishing of Newcastle at Mt Smart on Saturday are all fit for the side’s biggest match since 2011. 

Only on the extended bench has Webster made a change with rookie centre Ali Leiataua included for middle forward Tom Ale. 

The Warriors are in a preliminary final for the fifth time in the club’s history, 12 years after their last in 2011 when they beat Melbourne 20-12 to reach the grand final for the second time. 

In their previous grand final qualifiers, they beat Cronulla Sutherland 16-10 to reach the 2002 grand final, lost to eventual premiers the Penrith Panthers 20-28 in 2003 and 6-32 to Manly Warringah in 2008 before the Sea Eagles trounced Melbourne 40-0 in the grand final. 

All you need to know ahead of the NRL preliminary final match between the Warriors and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. 

How the sides line up 

Warriors: 

1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 

2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 

3 Rocco Berry 

4 Adam Pompey 

5 Marcelo Montoya 

6 Te Maire Martin 

7 Shaun Johnson 

8 Addin Fonua-Blake 

9 Wayde Egan 

10 Mitchell Barnett 

11 Jackson Ford 

12 Marata Niukore 

13 Tohu Harris (c) 

Interchange 

14 Dylan Walker 

15 Jazz Tevaga 

16 Bayley Sironen 

17 Josh Curran 

Head coach 

Andrew Webster 

Broncos: 

1 Reece Walsh 

2 Jesse Arthars 

3 Kotoni Staggs 

4 Herbie Farnworth 

5 Selwyn Cobbo 

6 Ezra Mam 

7 Adam Reynolds 

8 Thomas Flegler 

9 Billy Walters 

10 Payne Haas 

11 Kurt Capewell 

12 Jordan Riki 

13 Patrick Carrigan 

Interchange 

14 Tyson Smoothy 

15 Brendan Piakura 

16 Kobe Hetherington 

17 Keenan Palasia 

Coach 

Kevin Walters 

Match Officials 

Referee: Gerard Sutton 

Touch Judge: Phil Henderson 

Touch Judge: Drew Oultram 

Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein 

Who, what when? 

What’s on: Warriors v Broncos 

Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 

When is kick-off time? 9.50pm Saturday NZT 

What’s on the line? After the confusion of elimination, qualifying and semi-finals - it’s simple now. Win and you play in the grand final. 

Talking points 

Shaun Johnson is less of a talking point this week after his dazzling performance against the Knights. His calf is healed to the point at which he can play - whether he is 100% fit won’t stop him from taking the field - in his words “you can’t miss it”. From one star of the game to another, we arrive at Reece Walsh. His transition from up-and-comer to genuine superstar has been a thing of beauty for Broncos fans this season, perhaps less so for the Warriors faithful. It’s a quality conversation starter this week - does Walsh sink the Warriors’ hopes? Or does the club that gave him his first real go in the NRL get one back after he decided not to commit to New Zealand permanently? 

Another former Warrior - that term is used with a certain degree of editorial license as he never signed a contract with the club, rather trialled as a teenager - is Payne Haas. He and Addin Fonua-Blake are the front runners for the NRL’s best prop this year and Saturday will be an epic battle of the big units. 

The weather 

22C, mostly fine with a smattering of clouds is forecast for Brisbane. A low of 13C is expected during the evening. 

Where can I watch the game that isn’t my own couch? 

Go Media Stadium’s Lilyworld Garden Bar will be screening the match on a giant digital screen this. The Warriors might be in Australia, but you are still able to enjoy the game at the fortress. Lilyworld Garden Bar will be open from 10am. Warriors members are encouraged to contact the bar and book a table. 

TAB odds 

Warriors: $3.65 

Broncos: $1.27 

How to follow the action 

Live updates on NZ Herald. 

You can watch the game on Sky Sport 4 and live streaming on Sky Sport Now; an alternative commentary option from the Alternative Commentary Collective is available on SKY Sport 9.