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A plan to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved for the Warriors has been the catalyst for his switch to the wing for the upcoming NRL season

A plan to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved for the Warriors has been the catalyst for his switch to the wing for the upcoming NRL season

13 February 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

That's the view from coach Andrew Webster - with the former Dally M medallist named to start on the right wing for Saturday's preseason game against the Storm in Hamilton.

It comes after Tuivasa-Sheck was used at centre for the majority of last season.

Webster explains the positional change.

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