PremiumOpinionOpinion byBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·19 Jul, 2026 12:00 AM4 mins to readBen Francis is an Auckland-based live news sport journalist for the New Zealand Herald. Ben has worked across various sports media roles across digital, radio and print since 2016.Erin Clark, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Mitch Barnett. Photo / PhotosportBen Francis rates the New Zealand Warriors’ performance in their 20-12 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons in Auckland.1. Taine Tuaupiki - 6
Very quiet in the first half, but grew into the match to finish with 215m from 23 runs. Despite being put under constant pressure in
