Two changes for Warriors in NRL

The Warriors have made two changes to the side that lost to the Broncos for their match against the Storm next week.

The Warriors have made two changes to the side to meet the Storm in Melbourne on Monday.

Thirty-game veteran Ngani Laumape returns in the centres after a knee injury to replace Matthew Allwood, who made his debut in the side's 24-16 loss to the Broncos, while Sebastine Ikahihifo replaces Ben Henry on the bench.

Henry suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Brisbane loss, adding to the Warriors' injury woes.

Sam Tomkins (knee), Sam Rapira (hamstring), Ken Maumalo (hamstring), Konrad Hurrell (knee), Glen Fisiiahi (shoulder) and David Fusitua (shoulder) are all unavailable.

Another feature of the match will be former Storm veteran Ryan Hoffman playing his 250th NRL match against his former club.

The 31-year-old will be up against others in the 250-game club: Cameron Smith (288), Billy Slater (274) and Cooper Cronk (256).

Both teams are coming off losses.

The Storm are seventh on four points and the Warriors ninth with the same record.

The last time they met was in Melbourne last year, when the Warriors won 16-10.

Warriors: Tuimoala Lolohea, Jonathan Wright, Ngani Laumape, Solomone Kata, Manu Vatuvei, Chad Townsend, Shaun Johnson, Jacob Lillyman, Thomas Leuluai, Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, Ryan Hoffman, Simon Mannering (capt). Interchange: Nathan Friend, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Sam Lisone, Albert Vete, Sione Lousi.


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