Tohu Harris would be honoured to be the next Warriors captain – but isn’t taking anything for granted.
The departure of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who had been skipper since 2017, means the role is up for
Newshub understands Harris sustained a back issue in a tackle during Friday’s win over St George Dragons, which has gradually worsened over the past two days.
Sources indicate the injury isn’t considered long term, with the club expecting he should recover in time for their opening match of the NRL playoffs in two weeks.
The second-rower has been one of the Warrior’s outstanding players through their resurgent 2023 campaign, posting consistently gaudy numbers on both sides of the ball on a weekly basis.
Losing such a talisman for their long-awaited return to the finals would be a brutal blow to the Warriors’ chances, and all fingers at Mt Smart and across the country’s fervent fanbase will undoubtedly be crossed he’s able to make a speedy comeback.
The issue compounds the 31-year-old’s injury concerns. He’s nursed a troublesome knee throughout the season, which sidelined him for a trio of games earlier in the year.
Pending other results, the Warriors are a lock to finish in either third or fourth place, meaning a date against either defending champions Penrith Panthers or minor premiership favourites Brisbane Broncos.
Last week, coach Andrew Webster insisted he’d given no thought to resting players for this weekend’s match in Brisbane.
