Warriors key takeaways: How will table-toppers manage injury to star wing?

PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·24 Aug, 2026 05:01 AM10 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.‌Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will have surgery on a broken collarbone. Photo / PhotosportBen Francis looks at the five big takeaways from the New Zealand Warriors’ 45-26 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs.Mission accomplished for Warriors Warriors reclaim top spot before finals

The New Zealand Warriors went into the match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs knowing a win by 19 points

Warriors key takeaways: How will table-toppers manage injury to star wing?

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