Warriors coach Brian Noble has shot down reports that the big Kiwi could be part of an exchange deal that would see Hull prop Garreth Carvell taken on board at the JJB Stadium.

Carvell caused a shock yesterday when he suddenly changed his mind the day after agreeing a three-year contract to stay at the KC Stadium.
The player is a free agent again and has been linked with a swap deal with Paleaaesina.

But Noble said: "We know nothing about this and it's nothing to do with us, it's just more speculation.

"Iafeta is contracted to us until 2010 and is part of our long-term plans."

However, Paleaaesina is not part of Noble's plans for the clash with Leeds Rhinos at the JJB tonight (kick-off 8pm).
The Test prop has been ruled out having failed to recover from an ankle injury so misses his first game of the season.

Phil Bailey and Paul Prescott are absent again, but Pat Richards and Cameron Phelps are set to play despite suffering a hamstring strain and a facial injury respectively against Harlequins last Friday.

Noble added: "I need one more last look at Pat, but I think he's going to be okay and that's good news.
"We're still a bit short because of injuries, but I still feel excited about what we might achieve.

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