{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63be2c56e3986b0011a77d40/6981d9bec8310ac486df5deb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Warriors 2026 Preview: Fullback Battle, Metcalf Missing for Early Rounds, Unlocking the Attack & Forward Pack Punch","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63be2c56e3986b0011a77d40/1770118360625-8aa4033e-089a-482d-9e1a-00aa637c5972.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Can the Warriors build on their recent progress and take another step in 2026? With questions around their attacking spark and a key early-season loss, there’s plenty riding on how they start the year.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down the fullback battle between Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Taine Tuaupiki, how big a loss Luke Metcalf is to open the season and whether the Warriors’ forward pack can again be the platform for success. We also look at where the attack needs to improve and where we realistically see the Warriors finishing in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)</p><p>Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/betwithcast</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro&nbsp;</p><p>00:42 2025 Review&nbsp;</p><p>04:15 Projected Round 1 Team&nbsp;</p><p>09:06 Where Will They Finish?&nbsp;</p><p>10:34 Players In Spotlight</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.</p>","author_name":"The Cast Patrol"}