Warriors show improvement but fall short in close loss to Manly in Jersey Flegg Cup.
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Despite producing a vastly improved effort the NZ Warriors had to settle for a close loss to Manly Warringah in Saturday's round two Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) clash at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe.
The Warriors, hurting after a disappointing 4-50 defeat by Canberra in round one, pushed the Sea Eagles all the way before going down 28-32.
They had the early lead through centre Sefanaia Cowley-Lupo's sixth-minute try - which would be the only time they were in front - before Manly surged to a 20-4 lead with four unanswered tries in just 10 minutes.