Warriors maestro Shaun Johnson is set to make a return to the NRL against Manly in Christchurch on Saturday.
The star halfback hasn't played in a month after hurting his ankle late in the round nine win over the West Tigers in Auckland.
Johnson has been selected by coach Stephen Kearney as the Auckland side looks to bounce back from a 20-point loss to South Sydney a week ago.
The 27-year-old will make his 150th appearance for the Warriors, the 12th player in club history to hit that landmark.
Despite an impressive start to the season, the Warriors have been inconsistent in their last six matches, swapping wins and losses in consecutive weeks.
The 8-4 record represents the first time since 2011 the club has entered the second half of the season with more wins than losses – the same year the last made the playoffs.
Fill-in halfback Peta Hiku moves back to his preferred centre position resuming his partnership with Solomone Kata.
Club stalwart Simon Mannering returns to the bench with young gun Isaiah Papali'I named to start in the second row.
Gerard Beale, Mason Lino, Sam Lisone and Ligi Sao have been included on a eight man bench with four to be culled.
Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), David Fusitu'a, Peta Hiku, Solomone Kata, Ken Maumalo, Blake Green, Shaun Johnson, James Gavet, Issac Luke, Agnatius Paasi, Isaiah Papali'i, Tohu Harris, Adam Blair.
Interchange: Karl Lawton, Chris Satae, Bunty Afoa, Simon Mannering, Gerard Beale, Mason Lino, Sam Lisone, Ligi Sao.
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