The Warriors 5-match winning run in the NRL ended with a 38-28 loss to South Sydney yesterday as fout of the five top sides lost in round 20.
The Warriors took a 10-point lead into the second half, but conceded five second half tries to the Rabbitohs who were inspried by a brilliant all round performance from their goalkicking halfback Chris Sandow.
Coach Ivan Cleary said the Warriors got what they deserved and it was a good wake up call.
St George-Illawarra lead with 30 points, Pednrirth and Wests Tigers havde 26, and the Warriors have 24 alongside Manly, the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast, whom the Warriors host this weekend.
