THE Western Australian Cricket Association selectors have made one change to the Western Warriors team to play Tasmania in a Pura Cup match at the WACA Ground from December 8-11.

Fast bowler Matthew Nicholson has been ruled out because of injury.

All-rounder Kade Harvey will replace Nicholson in the Warriors 12.

Harvey, 27, has played 11 Pura Cup/Sheffield Shield games.

The Warriors team is:

Jo Angel (captain), Murray Goodwin (vice-captain), Beau Casson, Michael Clark, Geoff Cullen, Kade Harvey, Scott Meuleman, Marcus North, Chris Rogers, Luke Ronchi, Adam Voges and Paul Wilson.

Nicholson, 28, injured ligaments in his right forearm while bowling during Friday night's ING Cup limited-overs victory over Tasmania.

The extent of his injury will be known following an examination by a specialist on Saturday morning.

• Sunday is Family Day at the Warriors opening day of the match against the Tigers. Loads of fun activities, including Bouncy Castle, Animal Farm, Fastball and Face Painting is on offer for the kids.

Gates open at 10am. Play starts at 11am.

© 2002 Western Australian Cricket Association

This report does not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Cricket Board.