Johnson under injury cloud for Warriors

A forearm injury has cast doubt over Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson's readiness to face Parramatta.

NZ Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson

A forearm injury has cast doubt over Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's readiness to face Parramatta. (AAP)

Halfback Shaun Johnson will need to prove his fitness for the Warriors' first NRL home game of the season this weekend, but an injury cloud over fullback Sam Tomkins has lifted.

Johnson is in doubt for Saturday's match against Parramatta in Auckland after suffering a painful blow to his left forearm during their 18-6 win over Canberra on Sunday.

The playmaker, who played on after undergoing treatment in the first half after he was jammed in a tackle, is likely to need a scan this week.

Tomkins, who set up two tries, struggled through the latter stages of the Raiders game with a leg complaint, but coach Andrew McFadden says the English speedster has no ongoing issues.

Centre Konrad Hurrell's knee injury could keep him out for another week, having suffered damage in the opening round loss to Newcastle.

Three forwards are likely to be available after shaking off niggles - hooker Siliva Havili, back-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner and prop Charlie Gubb.

Prop Sam Rapira and outside back Ken Maumalo are likely to remain sidelined this week because of hamstring complaints while there is no definite time frame for centre Ngani Laumape (knee) to return.


Share

2 min read

Published

Updated

Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world