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    Warriors assistant coach - and former halfback - Stacey Jones has revealed why he's adamant Luke Metcalf is the preferred man to inherit Shaun Johnson's number seven jersey at the club

    Warriors assistant coach - and former halfback - Stacey Jones has revealed why he's adamant Luke Metcalf is the preferred man to inherit Shaun Johnson's number seven jersey at the club

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Stacey Jones
    Stacey Jones
    The side have begun preparations in Las Vegas for their season opener against the Raiders on Sunday.

    Coach Andrew Webster's also confirmed Metcalf is his number one choice in the position, with Te Maire Martin, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Tanah Boyd set to contest the five-eighth jumper.

    Jones has outlined his case to The Big League Podcast.



    Hear the full interview on iHeart radio.

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