Peta Hiku has been named to return - and captain - the Warriors in Friday night's NRL match against the Wests Tigers

The squad is drastically changed from the side thrashed by South Sydney, with Hiku returning from a shoulder injury that has kept him out since April.

He'll start at five-eighth alongside halfback Sean O'Sullivan.

Addin Fonua-Blake, Chad Townsend and Jack Murchie are all injured following the Rabbitohs loss while Matt Lodge is suspended.

Taniela Otukolo has been named to start at hooker for the first time, while there's two uncapped players on the extended bench.

NRL COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. WHEN A DASH WARNING LIGHT SHOWS, THEY'LL SORT IT.