Coach Josh Hannay says he risks the wrath of Moeaki Fotuaika by making their clash with Manly about the prop, who is set to become the most-capped Gold Coast player.
Fotuaika will surpass Mark Minichiello when he runs out for his 174th NRL match on Saturday night, handed the captain's armband with captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui missing through State of Origin duties.
While the Titans have had a special presentation this week for the 26-year-old, Hannay said Fotuaika didn't want the spotlight at 4 Pines Park.
"He's a hard guy, like he just doesn't want it to be about him, and every time you make it about him, he kind of gets the shits," Hannay said on Friday.
"He just wants to get out there and rip and tear, and that's where he's most comfortable, out on the field."
