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Joel Gould

Dolphins' Nikorima back where Bennett always wanted him

Kodi Nikorima's return from a cut head has come in the nick of time for the injury-hit Dolphins. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Wayne Bennett once hoped Kodi Nikorima would be a long-term half at the Broncos, now the veteran coach is delighted to have the New Zealander starting at five-eighth for the injury-ravaged Dolphins.

The Dolphins have lost Sean O'Sullivan (ruptured pectoral) and Anthony Milford (hamstring) in consecutive weeks, so Kiwi international Nikorima will partner teenager Isaiya Katoa in the halves on Friday night against North Queensland in Townsville.

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