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Vodafone Warriors forwards Russell Packer, Charlie Gubb and Sam Lousi (pictured) are back on the field today after spending time in the casualty ward. Photo: Photosport


They line up in an all-Vodafone Warriors starting pack for the Auckland Vulcans in their New South Wales Cup clash against Wentworthville at Mount Smart Stadium No 2 (11.00am kick-off).


Packer last played against the Sydney Roosters on June 16 when he had just 13 minutes on the field. He has since been hampered by first an ankle complaint and subsequently a nagging hamstring injury.


Gubb became Vodafone Warrior No 183 making his debut against South Sydney in Perth on July 7 but has been out since with a groin injury while Lousi, who started the season late after a long-term foot injury, missed the Vulcans match last week with ankle trouble.


The Vodafone Warriors came through last Sundays win against Melbourne without any new injury concerns.


The current injury status report is:


Glen Fisiiahi pectoral (out for season)

Ben Henry knee (out for season)

Sione Lousi knee (out for season)

Steve Rapira knee (out for season)
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