The Warriors are striving for a defensive effort that reaps more control as they look to break out of a slump in league's NRL.

This afternoon's game against the Knights in Newcastle comes after a stretch of three winless weekends for the Auckland-based club.

Assistant coach Stacey Jones says a common theme of their struggles has been a lack of dominance in the ruck.

Kick-off is at 4pm.

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