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Metcalf Injury Worry Overshadows Warriors’ Emphatic Victory over Broncos
Reece Walsh and Luke Metcalf left the field in the first half as the Warriors powered to their highest score of the season.
- On Saturday night, the New Zealand Warriors defeated the Brisbane Broncos 40-6, though fullback Reece Walsh and halfback Luke Metcalf suffered significant injuries during the match.
- Walsh sustained a high ankle sprain following a hip-drop tackle by Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad inside the opening 20 minutes, while Metcalf clutched his hamstring after kicking a conversion shortly after.
- Chanel Harris-Tavita stepped into the halves to assist and score, helping the Warriors establish a 20-0 halftime lead despite the injury setbacks and Brisbane's defensive struggles.
- Walsh's season is likely over, jeopardizing his Rugby League World Cup selection for Australia, while Metcalf faces another recovery after returning from an ACL injury this year.
- The third-placed Warriors drew level on competition points with Penrith following the victory, while the Broncos dropped their 12th game from 13 starts this season.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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