Vodafone Fiji Bati full back Sunia Turuva was in sensational form scoring two tries for his Penrith Panthers side in the Australian Rugby League to help them beat the New Zealand Warriors 32-6 in the Finals playoff on Saturday.
Penrith were streaming down the field off the back of Nathan Cleary’s kicking, as the Warriors were starved of possession in the opening half.
The Panthers raced out of the blocks to lead by 20-0 on the scoreboard at halftime.
The home side opened the scoring as a long ball by Moses Leota set up a try for Brian To’o. Penrith backrower Liam Martin crashed over for their second try.
Moments later winger Turuva etched his name on the scoresheet, finishing off a back-line play to score in the corner.
The Warriors scored their only try in the second half, with Wayde Egan finding the line after a big run from winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
It was a short-lived revival as the try was swiftly answered by Penrith’s Turuva scoring his double in the corner.
The outstanding Cleary had the last say after bursting through the Warriors’ defence as Penrith sealed with win with five tries to the Warriors’ one.
Warriors skipper Tohu Harris was placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Penrith centre Luke Garner during the match. With the win the Panthers booked a home preliminary final.
