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    The Warriors are adamant their 33-18 pre-season loss to Manly in Napier won't have any bearing on their NRL prospects

    The Warriors are adamant their 33-18 pre-season loss to Manly in Napier won't have any bearing on their NRL prospects

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The home side fielded a youthful outfit in the second half, after starting the match with eight full-time NRL players.

    Coach Andrew Webster says the loss isn't a gauge for their opening NRL match on March 6.



    Among the many debuts were first outings for new signings English second-rower Morgan Gannon and winger Haizyn Mellars .

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