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Warriors coach admits he forgot Taine Tuaupiki was on call for his first child's birth heading into Sunday's NRL Magic Round win

Warriors coach Andrew Webster admits he forgot Taine Tuaupiki was on call for the birth of his first child heading into Sunday's NRL Magic Round win over the Panthers

22 May 2024

The fullback scored the winning try and conversion in Brisbane, with his baby expected to arrive any day now.

Webster says Tuaupiki reminded him during the week he might not be available to play.

Tuaupiki's been named at fullback to play the Dolphins at Mt Smart.

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