With Norman set for a long stint on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a fractured cheekbone on Tuesday, Field has the chance to lock down the Dragons No.6 jersey for weeks to come.

St George Illawarra will be hoping Field fires in Saturday night's match against the Warriors, with the Dragons looking to rebound after dropping their last two matches.

A Shellharbour product, Field has played five games in the top-flight since making his debut in 2017.

The 21-year-old has bided his time in the Dragons NSW Cup side, playing in the halves throughout the first eight weeks of the season.

In positive news for the Dragons, Field's inclusion is the only change to the 17, with Tyson Frizell named in the starting side, having overcome a poke to the eye suffered in Sunday afternoon's loss to the Eels.

St George Illawarra face a tough challenge on Saturday, with the Warriors naming former Broncos five-eighth Kodi Nikorima to make his debut for his new club at Suncorp Stadium.

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has made one other notable change, with hooker Isaac Luke moved to the reserves. Nathaniel Roache has been named in the starting role, with Karl Lawton coming on to the bench. The Warriors will also be without suspended forward Adam Blair.

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