The appointment of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as Warriors captain is a left field move - but there are plenty of reasons to be positive about the decision. He is also in his last year at the club, with Stephen Kearney confirming on Radio Sport on Wednesday that Hoffman wouldn't be offered another contract, which meant the Warriors would be searching for another skipper in 2018. Shaun Johnson already has enough on his plate and hasn't yet achieved the consistency needed from a captain and Ben Matulino isn't a natural leader. The Warriors have been a fragile, enigmatic team and the thought of another rookie captain will frighten some fans. Related Content Warriors' Shaun Johnson considered missing NRL Nines NRL Nines: Pressure is on the Warriors, once again League: NRL All-Stars refuse to get their game onTuivasa-Sheck is a famously intense trainer, who sets a rare standard.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 04:53 UTC