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Former Kiwi international Lance Hohaia has been named to start at standoff in the Vodafone Warriors' NRL encounter with Wests Tigers at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday.
Hohaia, who turned 22 last Friday, was a late replacement in each of the Vodafone Warriors' last two matches against North Queensland and South Sydney.
Both times he was brought in after injury ruled fullback Brent Webb out, pushing the first-choice standoff Jerome Ropati into Webb's position.
Once again Kemp has named Webb and expects he'll be fit to play after last appearing in the win over Brisbane - only this time Hohaia has been picked to wear the No.6 jersey.
"Webby's been coming along well (from his back injury) but that gave us a difficult decision about who to start at standoff," said Kemp.
"The fact is Lance has been really solid playing there for us in the last two matches. He has been showing plenty of attitude and fight to get back into the team after missing out against Brisbane.
"It's unfortunate for Jerome but he'll still play a big part in our plans. I've spoken with both Lance and Jerome and they're happy with what's going on."
Outside that selection issue, the Vodafone Warriors' run-on combination will be unchanged from the one that started in the 46-14 destruction of South Sydney last Sunday.
But Kemp said choosing the interchange players was a challenge. Louis Anderson came straight back into the frame after serving a one-match suspension but the coach said he couldn't fault anyone who has been used so far this season.
"Bringing Louis back was automatic because he was one of our best players in the first three games of the year," he said.
"Manu (Vatuvei) misses out this time but he'll play a lot of NRL football.
Basically I'm just really happy with the squad we have. Everyone has done their jobs to the best of their ability. That has made my job a hell of a lot tougher but that's pleasing."
The Vodafone Warriors lie seventh in the NRL after four rounds, showing a loss-win-loss-win pattern. They're one of only six teams to have scored more points than they've conceded; their 112 points for is the third best in the competition while their 84 against ranks them as the seventh best defensive side.
Wests Tigers, sitting just above the Vodafone Warriors in sixth place, have again brought their 'home' game to Jade Stadium, home of rugby union's Crusaders Super 12 franchise. The Tigers have six points from two wins and a bye.
Heading into the weekend's round, Vodafone Warriors halfback Stacey Jones is second on the NRL's points-scoring chart with 48 points while his 20 goals is the most in the competition so far.
Second rower Wairangi Koopu is closing in on becoming the next Vodafone Warrior to hit the 100-game mark in the NRL, Saturday night's match being his 97th.
Only two players weren't considered for selection. Prop Ruben Wiki has two more matches to serve in his four-game suspension while centre Tony Martin (shoulder-neck) was again ruled out.
The Vodafone Warriors travel to Christchurch on Friday afternoon and are due to have a training run on Jade Stadium as soon as they arrive.