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As Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita reveals he's taking a break and leaving rugby league... the New Zealand club's moved swiftly to replace another departing player

As Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita reveals he's taking a break and leaving rugby league... the New Zealand club's moved swiftly to replace another departing player

23 May 2022 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Former Queensland State of Origin front rower Dunamis Lui has been signed for the rest of the NRL season, as a replacement for departing prop Matt Lodge.

The ex-Broncos forward quit suddenly on Friday, granted an immediate release.

Lui's already joined the Warriors at training today - the 32-year-old veteran is in line to make his debut in Saturday's game against Newcastle.

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