NRL: NZ Warriors forced into injury changes against Dolphins
Coach Andrew Webster has promoted Demitric Vaimauga into the starting row to replace Fisher-Harris, who is expected to miss two weeks with a calf injury.
Egan is under concussion protocols, after leaving the field in the first half against Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, and back-up Sam Healey will make his second appearance for the club, after crossing the Tasman from Cronulla his season.
Harris-Tavita is also nursing a calf niggle and will concede his No.6 jersey to experienced utility Te Maire Martin.
Warriors:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4 Kurt Capewell, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Te Maire Martin, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. Demitric Vaimauga, 9. Sam Healey, 10. Jackson Ford, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark
Interchange: 14. Taine Tuaupiki, 15. Jacob Laban, 16. Freddy Lussick, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith
Reserves: 18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 20. Bunty Afoa, 21, Ed Kosi, 22. Kalani Going, 23. Makaia Tafua
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