The performance of Fiji defender Sunia Turuva has made experts scratch their heads at how he has yet to play the young Panthers weapon in the NRL.
The 19-year-old starred in Fiji in his 24-14 defeat to Papua New Guinea with 229 meters of 24 runs, five wrecks, an assist at the line break and two tries in an attractive display.
Jake Duke believes that if it weren’t for Dylan Edwards, Turuva would have played a lot in NRL given his huge talent and form in the NSW Cup.
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“Turuva has been a star in the NSW Cup this season,” Duke said.
“Eight tries in 14 games. 64 fouls and three rehearsal assists. A real star of the future this child.
“It won’t be long before we see him in the NRL.
“The only problem is that Dylan Edwards is playing the best football of his career and he’s as hard to usurp as the Panthers winger.”
Andrew Voss could not believe that Turuva was not a regular first-class match, as was his class and dominance against the Kumuls.
“They (Penrith) also had Daine Laurie and she had to go to the Tigers to start and she did really well,” Voss said.
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Sunia Turuva scores two tries against Papua New Guinea.Font: Getty Images
“I have no more words. You’ll have to get me a dictionary of synonyms because I need more words for excellent and exceptional and fantastic bloody. Turuva’s performance is all that.
“Really, don’t you play in the NRL?
“And his engine? What about his capture? What about his bravery? It’s an amazing performance. The guy hasn’t played any NRLs.” Michael Ennis praised Turuva’s focus and toughness after his complete and professional action against Papua New Guinea.
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“Turuva has been outstanding tonight,” Ennis said.
“Look at the intensity in his eyes. You can only see how focused he is tonight. He’s making a statement.
“Here it is again. This is your 19th transport. Hardness.”