Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on tonight's Warriors v Panthers clash, Luke Metcalf's return to the side

Luke Metcalf has been summoned from the selection wilderness into the Warriors ahead of tonight's match against NRL league leaders Penrith.  He'll start at halfback in what will be his first game since round five, after incumbent Te Maire Martin was ruled out with a hamstring strain.  Metcalf has played two NRL games this season, both in the five-eighth role and both in defeats.  Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking it’s unknown at the moment what impact the late change will have.  “Is it an opportunity or a challenge for the side? We’ll find out tonight.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.