Injuries sour Warriors win over Storm

THE Warriors’ 18-16 trial loss to Melbourne Storm has been soured by serious-looking injuries to two rising frontrowers.

The visitors scored four tries to three in a tight encounter in Palmerston North yesterday, securing victory through a late try to secondrower Chris Lewis.

While a Melbourne side comprised largely of secondstringers appeared to emerge with no injury concerns, the Warriors faced the worrying sight of young props Jackson Frei and Phillip Makatoa being assisted from the field. Both appeared to have knee damage.