PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byMichael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·7 Sep, 2026 07:01 PM5 mins to readMichael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for New Zealand's Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad celebrates a try against the Manly Sea Eagles. Photo / PhotosportThe stage is setIn terms of being ready to strike, this is the best-positioned New Zealand Warriors team of the Andrew Webster era.
It’s an obvious point – but also one that needs to be made. The current team come into the finals on a high, off the
