Ex-Warriors star Shaun Johnson is backing his former Sharks skipper Paul Gallen as a viable replacement for the Kiwi club. [Source: NRL.com]

Ex-Warriors star Shaun Johnson is backing his former Sharks skipper Paul Gallen as a viable replacement for the Kiwi club.

Johnson told NRL.com Gallen would have “no problem lacing on the boots again”.

The Sharks five-eighth says the Warriors are facing a tough time with injuries concerning the Kiwi side and Gallen as an intense trainer and hard worker would be a benefit for the side.

Gallen, 38, retired last year after 19 NRL seasons with Cronulla, but earlier this week offered to help the Warriors due to the current injury crisis.

[Source: NRL.com]