D'arcy And Goran

The Warriors insist their defensive issues can be fixed – but admit their confidence has taken a hammering over the last two games.The Auckland team has had a nightmare fortnight, with back to back performances that conjured up memories of the bad old days.Gone was the resilience and hunger on defence they displayed last year, when only four teams conceded fewer tries across the NRL season.In the space of 46 minutes at Campbelltown in round two the Tigers crossed for six tries, as the Warriors had no answers. On Sunday in Christchurch their defence was even more porous, as Manly scored eight tries, and could have had four or five more.It was a tough watch. Not only did the Warriors seem powerless at times to stop the Sea Eagles rolling up field – they often made 70 or 80 metres in a set – but they couldn't defend their line, and several Manly tries came from short range.The Warriors were on their heels, and grabbed and clawed at tackles, instead of driving with intent."Defence is plain and simple," said prop