CONCERNED Giants chief Nathan Brown has admitted he has no real idea when strike Kiwi centre Paul Whatuira will return to competitive Super League action.

The 27-year-old was a late withdrawal from the Huddersfield side that returned to winning ways with the 34-10 top-flight triumph at Salford on Friday night.

While Brown reported a clean bill of health from the players who secured the win at The Willows, he revealed former New Zealand Test ace Whatuira is suffering from severe headaches and that it’s a problem that could continue indefinitely.

“There’s no doubt it’s a bit of a concern,” said Brown.

“Fatz has been getting some bad migraines related to blood pressure, and until we find out exactly what’s causing it he won’t be taking part.

“It’s one of those situations where he may be back next week or he may be back in four weeks, we just don’t know at this stage.

“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.