LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The folks over at penrithpanthers.com.au have got the scoop on a rising star in the Rugby League world.
Sunia Turuva, the Fiji Bati standout, is making waves and has tossed his hat into the ring for a shot at representing New South Wales.
His teammates at the Panthers are rallying behind him, telling Blues coach Michael Maguire to give the young gun a chance in the upcoming State of Origin series.
At just 21 years old, Turuva is tearing up the field and currently sits atop the NRL leaderboard for try scorers, neck and neck with Brisbane's Reece Walsh.
With nine tries in eight games, all eyes are on the left winger from Penrith, hoping he'll secure a spot in the NSW squad.
Despite earning his stripes with six caps for Fiji, Turuva has roots right here in Sydney, where he honed his skills playing footy for the Berala Bears in his youth.
A true product of the Panthers pathways system, this rookie of the year from 2022 is proving he's got what it takes to make a name for himself in the big league.
Let's see if he can hold his own against the best of the best in those heated Origin clashes.