Cause for concern for Giant Paul Whatuira

Jun 29 2009 by Chris Roberts, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

“He’s obviously gone for tests, and until we get those results back we just don’t know what’s happening.”

If Whatuira’s condition continues, Brown at least knows he’s not short of alternatives in the threequarters.

Stephen Wild impressed as a stand-in centre at Salford and he could well retain the spot for next Sunday’s home clash against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

But with Jamahl Lolesi thought to be nearing a return after picking up a knee injury in the defeat against Castleford 10 days ago, Brown may well opt to put the former Kiwi Test centre straight back in.

Warrington boss Tony Smith, the former Giants coach, praised his side after their Super League defeat of Hull.

The sides were level at 6-6 at the break but the Wolves ran in three tries in 10 minutes after the interval to seal a 24-12 success which makes it five wins in their last six league matches.