# Warriors' Youth Rising This Weekend

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-12T02:40:37+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fecac20cd2ec682a

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