What was supposed to usher in a new Broncos era under coach Wayne Bennett marked more of the same from NRL defending premiers South Sydney.

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The Warriors are looking to start their 20th NRL campaign by overturning two horrendous records that have plagued them over the past decade.

The Warriors want to lift their game across the Tasman this year - and have called on the advice of the New Zealand Breakers to help them do it.

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The Warriors hopes of having an all-Kiwi halves combination for the 2016 season look to be dashed.

Some bookmakers have suspended betting on the NRL round one clash between Brisbane and South Sydney as speculation grows.

Boom youngsters Solomone Kata and Tui Lolohea are likely to start for the Warriors in their first round NRL match in two weeks.

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has declared his squad has moved on from the Arizona incident and is ready to add to their trophy cabinet.

The Warriors claim a 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm. Video / Sky Sport

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden is hoping competition for spots will bring out the best in his players when they take on Penrith in Saturday's trial match in Rotorua.