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NZ Warriors coach Webster makes forward pack changes for NRL season opener against Canberra Raiders in Vegas.

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NZ Warriors head coach Andrew Webster has reshuffled his starting forward pack for the club's historic NRL season-launching clash against the Canberra Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (1.00pm kick-off NZT).

It sees three changes with captain Mitchell Barnett starting at loose forward, Jackson Ford coming off the interchange to start in the front row and Erin Clark going to the interchange.

Eddie Ieremia-Toeava is confirmed as 18th man with Te Maire Martin 19th man.

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Buzz around game creates opportunity to make a name; Raiders prepare for showdown at Allegiant Stadium.

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Las Vegas: When there's this much buzz surrounding a game, it creates an opportunity.

The opportunity to carve out a name for yourself.

canberratimes.com.au are reporting Stuart's final team meeting with the Canberra Raiders before their showdown with the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

The Canberra Times eavesdropped on Stuart's pep talk before their walk-through the mind-blowing Allegiant and the captain's run at James Regional Sports Park on Saturday.

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Former Dally M Medallist Todd Carney joins former NRL players in NRL Vegas Nines tournament on Saturday.

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Former Dally M Medallist Todd Carney is gearing up for the NRL Vegas Nines tournament, alongside a couple of other former NRL players.

Set to take the field on Saturday (AEDT time), Carney will be joined by Papua New Guinea international Kyle Laybutt and former Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels forward Cody Nelson.

The team also boasts Italian international Gavin Hiscox and former North Queensland Cowboys prospects Carlin Anderson and Michael Bell.

Having last graced the NRL in 2014, Carney has a solid track record, having played over 165 first-grade matches for the Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters, and Cronulla Sharks, while also earning caps for Australia and the NSW Blues during the 2012 State of Origin series.

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