New interim Warriors coach Stacey Jones has named his first team following the departure of Nathan Brown, who cited family reasons preventing him from relocating to New Zealand long-term.

It's an unchanged starting side against the Cronulla Sharks, with back rower Josh Curran's return from a six-game injury layoff on the bench the most notable addition.

Jones said the while the situation with Brown and the club isn't ideal for anyone, he made himself available to step in.

Stacey Jones joined D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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