warriors v souths (trial)

[ozbash]

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</td></tr> <tr> <td></td></tr></tbody></table>Warriors Face Reshuffle In Warm-Up

The Warriors will face a reshuffled Souths forward pack in their NRL warm-up match in Auckland this weekend.
The Rabbitohs' pack will be without skipper Adam Muir, Jason Death and Glenn Grief for the clash.
However, the back line is unchanged from the one which lined up in last weekend's 20-all draw with St George Illawarra.
Five-eighth Owen Craigie will captain the side in Muir's absence.

 

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The New Zealand Warriors will have centre Clinton Toopi back for Sunday's National Rugby League trial against South Sydney, but may lose prop Ali Lauiti'iti. Lauiti'iti was concussed just before halftime in Sunday's 30-30 draw with the Sharks in Christchurch and a decision on his fitness will be made later in the week. The 22-year-old forward was dominating the game prior to being knocked out, scoring two tries and setting up another as the Warriors took an 18-4 lead into halftime at Jade Stadium. Lauiti'iti was dubbed the Michael Jordan of rugby league by former Warriors coach Mark Graham, but has only shown glimpses of his special talent since making his first grade debut with the club in 1998. The young prop has added some weight in the off-season and coach Daniel Anderson believes he has the talent to become the best forward in the world. "He could certainly vie for it," Anderson said. "Gorden Tallis is the best running around at the moment. "But (Ali) could be anything. It all depends on how mentally strong he gets. "We're hoping he steps up and dominates games this year. He has to get a bit more aggression in his play. "He's bigger than he was last year but he's got to work on his fitness." Anderson was happy with his side's first hit-out of the season, with halfback Stacey Jones also outstanding in the opening 40 minutes. "He was good, he was very good," Anderson said. "It was a very solid start for us." The Warriors meet South Sydney at Carlaw Park in Auckland on Sunday.

 

[MistyBee9-11]

What the hell was that Jersey, Ozbash? Better not be encroaching on Eels territory in the hue department! Stick to the depressing black you thieves

 

[ozbash]

thats the colours of Mt Albert, who last played the bunnies in 1968.
although the warriors have played souths since then,they are going to play this game at Carlaw Park (the true home of nz league) and hopefully it will become an annual event.
GO WARRIORS !

 

[imported_the bug]

You be sure and take care of our Souths boys when they are over there Ozbash....

However, I sense an ambush is on the cards.

The Rabbitoh spirit will see them throughOK. But I just hope that Souths still take the warriors seriously given the funny outfits that they'll have on.

arnly jokin. Go Souths!

 

[ozbash]

warriors 24
souths 20

more to come later, but what a game !!

 

[imported_the bug]

So we got done eh?!

Ah well, could somebody tell me how we went?? I cant get a zac of news about the game down here in Adelaide.....................24 - 20 sound like it was close......

I was expecting maybe a little touch up from the Warriors. Did we account for ourselves OK?

 

[ozbash]

a couple of links coming to your hotmail address bugsy