Euan Aitken no longer seen as centre of attention at Warriors stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
RUGBY
The Football Ferns have been put to the sword by the United States in their second group game at the Tokyo Olympics
BUSINESS
To take a step back from the Olympics for a second. the Warriors have been able to get on with business despite the news of New Zealand and Australia s withdrawal from this year s Rugby League World Cup
Eels v Raiders, Thursday 7.50pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Eels: Mitchell Moses has been ruled out of Thursday night s clash against the Raiders due to a back fracture suffered in Origin III so Jake Arthur will play halfback again this week.
Tom Opacic is also out and his place in the centres is taken by Will Penisini on debut, while Blake Ferguson has been recalled for his first game since round 12 at the expense of Haze Dunster.
Joey Lussick and Makahesi Makatoa were the first two players cut 24 hours before kick-off.
The Eels have won their past three games against the Raiders.
Tuivasa-Sheck could be set for at least a week on the sideline after suffering a sickening head knock making a tackle on Penrith playmaker Matt Burton. Playing in the new position of five-eighth, we barely got a chance to see the skipper combine in the halves with Chad Townsend, his injury coming just three minutes after Harris’ departure. Despite the carnage, the Warriors still led 10-4 midway through the first half. However, the premiership heavyweights eventually took control to hammer another nail in the coffin of the Kiwi side s playoff hopes. Even before the run of injuries, there were signs that this was going to be a day to forget for the Warriors.
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