Episode
Warriors' Youth Rising This Weekend
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 110
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Summary
The NZ Warriors are turning to a shockingly young bench this weekend against the Cronulla Sharks, with Demitric Vaimauga — at just 22 — acting as the elder statesman among an average age of 21. Players like Jacob Laban and Tanner Stowers-Smith, also 22, are stepping into starting roles, while even younger talents like 20-year-old Leka Halasima (currently sidelined) are part of the mix. Vaimauga, recalling his own teenage debut, is energizing the team with high-octane kickoff returns and encouraging his teammates to just play their game. Coach Andrew Webster is confident in this “next man up” mentality, seeing the absences as a chance for emerging talent to prove themselves — and the team’s focus is squarely on execution, energy, and seizing the moment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fecac20cd2ec682a