Gold Coast Titans halfback Ash Taylor believes Tyrone Roberts has improved since Warrington stint

Watch out Penrith – Tyrone Roberts is ready to hit his straps.

WATCH out Penrith – Tyrone Roberts is ready to hit his straps.

That’s the message from Gold Coast halfback Ash Taylor, who says his halves partner has come back a better player and leader ahead of the Titans’ clash with the Panthers tomorrow night.

Roberts inked a three-year deal with Warrington Wolves in 2017 and though he returned after just one season, Taylor said the Super League stint worked wonders for his teammate’s game.

“He’s gained a lot of confidence overseas and he’s fallen into that leadership role where I’ve been the past few years,” Taylor said.

Tyrone Roberts during his time at the Warrington Wolves. Picture: Getty Images

“Him being there, he can really take over the role and free me up a bit so I can play my game and pick the moments I want to inject myself into the game.”

The pair were denied a Round 1 reunion when Taylor (quad) was ruled out pre-game, before Roberts went down in the 17th minute, but their chemistry in Auckland last Friday was undeniable, despite the Warriors beating the Titans 26-10.

“It was our first game in a few years together and I enjoyed being back on the field with him,” Taylor said.

Roberts and Taylor face a litmus test against Penrith’s NSW Origin pair Nathan Cleary and James Maloney, who are yet to hit their straps this season.