Anderson misses Wolves trip to Leeds

Struggling Warrington will be without New Zealand international Vinnie Anderson for Friday's testing engage Super League trip to Leeds.

Anderson suffered a back injury in yesterday's 40-12 defeat by St Helens - a game in which he scored the opening try - and has not been named in coach Paul Cullen's 20-man squad.

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The former Saints player's absence is another major blow for the Wolves, who have won just once in their last seven games and are only four points above bottom side Salford in 10th place.

The club also have also had a lengthy injury list for much of the season and Anderson will join Stuart Reardon, Paul Rauhihi and Chris Bridge on the sidelines.

Full-back Reardon injured a knee in the loss to Harlequins 10 days ago and is due to undergo surgery on Thursday.

Prop Rauhihi is out with a groin problem sustained in training prior to the Saints defeat while stand-off Bridge has had numerous problems throughout the season.