LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In a thrilling match, the Warriors emerged victorious against the Dragons, securing their first top four berth in 16 years.
The crowd of 25,095 at Auckland's Go Media Stadium witnessed an intense battle between the two teams.
The Dragons struggled in the first half, falling behind with a 10-0 deficit.
The Warriors capitalized on this, scoring tries through Adam Pompey and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.
However, the Dragons fought back and managed to get on the scoreboard with a try from Zac Lomax on the hour-mark.
It seemed like they were making a comeback, but a late try from Addin Fonua-Blake sealed the victory for the Warriors.
The Dragons faced some early setbacks, losing Finau in the game.
However, Lomax and Dan Russell returned after passing their head injury assessments, providing some relief for the team.
The match started with an unconventional Dragons kick-off, which saw Lomax almost scoring a try within 10 seconds.
He stormed through to catch a bouncing ball, but the video officials ruled it as a knock-on.
Lomax had another opportunity to make an impact when he leaped to catch a kick from Junior Amone near the try-line.
However, his pass to Finau on the outside missed its mark.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between the Warriors and the Dragons, with the Warriors ultimately coming out on top.
This win secured their place in the top four after a long 16-year wait.