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Warriors' forward Agnatius Paasi handed one-match ban for dangerous contact

June 2, 2020
Agnatius Passi in possession. Vodafone Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons. NRL Rugby League, Central Coast Stadium, Central Coast, NSW, Australia. 30th May 2020. Copyright Photo: David Neilson / www.photosport.nz

Agnatius Paasi will be forced to watch from the sidelines this week as the Warriors take on the Penrith Panthers this Friday.

The Warriors forward received a one-match ban after making dangerous contact with Dragons five-eighth, Corey Norman during the 42nd minute of their sensational win against the Dragons on Saturday.

The ban comes as the Warriors contend with depleted forward stocks because of a multitude of injuries.

Peta Hiku may also miss out on Friday's match after sustaining a rib injury which saw him leave the field during the round three clash with the Dragons. 

The struggling franchise has taken on Roosters forward, Poasa Fa'amausili, through a loan deal in an attempt to bolster their injury stricken forward pack.

Fa'amausili is expected to join the squad this week, a move which will soften the blow dealt by the absence of Paasi. 

Fellow forward, Lachlan Burr, could also return this week after a head knock during training ruled him out of last weeks match. 

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