Issac Luke couldn't defy injury for a second week and has been ruled out of Saturday's NRL match against the Sydney Roosters.
Warriors hooker Issac Luke is treated for an injured shoulder. Photo: Photosport
The veteran Kiwis hooker makes way for Karl Lawton after failing to recover from the shoulder he dislocated in last week's 26-4 win over the Wests Tigers.
Luke was a surprise starter in that match, having overcome a knee knock which was expected to sideline him for four weeks.
It will be the first Warriors start for former Gold Coast utility Lawton, who scored two late tries off the bench to kill off the Tigers.
The other player dropping out of the original 21 named is prop Albert Vete.
Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), David Fusitu'a, Peta Hiku, Solomone Kata, Ken Maumalo, Blake Green, Mason Lino, Bunty Afoa, Karl Lawton, Agnatius Paasi, Simon Mannering, Tohu Harris, Adam Blair. Interchange: Sam Lisone, Isaiah Papali'i, James Gavet, Sam Cook, Jazz Tevaga, Anthony Gelling.
- AAP
