Testing times for Titans coach Brennan

Gold Coast are desperate to end a frustrating run of losses and move away from the bottom of the NRL ladder with a win over Canterbury on Saturday.

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan admits he's feeling the heat as he seeks a response from his struggling side in Saturday's clash with Canterbury.

The Titans have lost three straight games to be 2-7 in a season that started with hopes of an NRL finals return.

They will be without prop Shannon Boyd (concussion), who joined fullback Michael Gordon on the sidelines as a late out on Friday.