NRL: Tuivasa-Sheck, Mannering cleared for Warriors' playoff clash with Penrith

Warriors kingpins Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Simon Mannering are confirmed starters for Saturday's NRL playoff showdown with Penrith in Sydney.

The pair entered this week's preparation under an injury cloud and were named in the Warriors starting line-up subject to fitness tests.

Skipper Tuivasa-Sheck injured an ankle in last Friday's win over Canberra Raiders, but played on to help secure victory.

Mannering, playing his 300th game for the club, suffered a sternum injury and left the field for good soon after half-time.

But both have come through the final Captain's Run training in good shape for the club's first playoff appearance in seven years.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck struggling with his ankle injury. Photo credit: Photosport.

Coach Stephen Kearney has dropped half Mason Lino and prop Chris Satae from the initial 21-man squad, with two more to drop for the match-day 17. 

The Warriors and Panthers have split their two previous encounters this season - the Auckland-based side beat their rivals two weeks ago at Mt Smart Stadium, but Penrith prevailed at home in July.

The Warriors have not beaten the Panthers across the Tasman since 2012.

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