Harris back for Warriors Titans clash

The Warriors have been boosted by some significant inclusions for Sunday’s clash against the Titans, but will be without senior forward Adam Blair as he serves a one-game ban.

Back-rower Tohu Harris and five-eighth Blake Green both return from injury, while hooker Issac Luke has been named to start despite failing to finish last week’s 12-6 defeat to the Storm due to a calf problem.

It’s welcome news for the Auckland club as they look to solidify a place in the top eight with the resurgent Wests Tigers just four points behind.

Harris returns four weeks after suffering a knee injury during last month’s loss to Cronulla.

The 26-year-old had surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee and slots straight into the starting side for the trip to the Gold Coast.

Green, who missed the Storm game with a rib injury, was always expected to return this week. As was Peta Hiku but the backline utility has only been included on the extended bench after shaking off a hand injury

He has been joined by forward Leivaha Pulu, who played his first game in 14 weeks on Sunday in reserve grade after recovering from a foot injury.

In his 60 minutes against former side Wyong, Pulu made 76 metres from 10 runs and effected 26 tackles without a miss.

Prop Sam Lisone has also been called into the playing 17 for the first time since the round 10 defeat to the Roosters in May.

Lisone has earned a recall after an impressive performance against Wyong.