‘Put the torch to Manly’: Warriors won’t relax after sealing top two spot

Home / Sport / League / WarriorsAlex PowellSports Journalist·NZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 02:01 AM4 mins to read‌Jacob Saifiti was given his marching orders after a shocking tackle at Mt Smart. Video / Sky SportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Even with their spot in the NRL’s top two all but locked in, the Warriors have no intention of playing it safe in their final regular season match.

With one round to go before the finals, and with a points differential of more than 150 to the Dolphins and Sydney

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‘Put the torch to Manly’: Warriors won’t relax after sealing top two spot

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