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'Wasn't on board': Nicoll-Klokstad itching for Warriors return after injury break
Describing Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad as an ideal patient may be understating his competitive nature.
After missing six games this NRL season with a bothersome neck injury, the NZ Warriors fullback is finally back on the park and has been named to start on Sunday against North Queensland Cowboys in Christchurch.
Nicoll-Klokstad suffered the niggle in April against Cronulla Sharks, sat out the following week and returned perhaps prematurely against Gold Coast Titans, before missing the next five fixtures, plus two bye weeks.
Two months have passed since he was last seen in action and he admits it seems like forever.
"Nah, I wasn't on board with the medical advice," Nicoll-Klokstad chuckled. "I was ready to go straight away, but they are in their position for a reason.
Live: Warriors star named on bench for first time since release request
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scores three tries in the first half against the Cowboys in the first game at a new stadium in Christchurch.
Later, the Storm face the Raiders before Blayke Brailey returns in the Sharks' showdown with the Roosters.
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The Melbourne Storm get their Origin contingent back, including Cameron Munster for his 250th game.
Harry Grant is going to come off the bench as Trent Toelau starting.
The Raiders have done something similar, with Owen Pattie starting in jersey number 14 and Tom Starling benched.
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Updated Cowboys NRL team list: Round 16 v Warriors
North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has trimmed his squad to 20 for tomorrow's clash against the Warriors in Christchurch.
Jaxson Paulo, Ethan King and Wiremu Grieg have been omitted from the squad.
North Queensland Cowboys respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
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