NRL: Injury blow for Warriors

Warriors hooker ian Henderson has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Manly. Photo / Richard Robinson

Warriors hooker Ian Henderson has been ruled out of tomorrow night's NRL match against the Manly Sea Eagles.

Henderson hasn't travelled with the squad to Sydney after straining his ankle last week.

He';s been replaced in the squad by Alehana Mara who will make his Warriors debut tomorrow night. The former Junior Kiwi will become the 162nd player to play for the Warriors.

Meanwhile, experienced prop Jesse Royal has travelled with the Warriors as cover for Russell Packer, who's partner has given birth to their baby daughter.

- NEWSTALK ZB