LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Sunia Turuva, a player for the Penrith Panthers, was seen honing his skills at training this week as he prepared to face off against Will Warbrick in the upcoming preliminary final at Accor Stadium.
The website for the Penrith Panthers, penrithpanthers.com.au, explains that Turuva has been working on defusing cross-field kicks.
This is an important skill in rugby league, as it involves catching the ball while it is in the air and preventing the opposing team from gaining possession.
Turuva's opponent, Will Warbrick, is known for his ability to leap high in the air and make impressive catches.
This skill was on full display in a recent game, where he helped his team, the Storm, advance to the grand final qualifier.
The article predicts that Warbrick will attempt to use this same tactic against Turuva in their upcoming match.
Despite the significant height difference between the two players, Turuva remains confident in his abilities and attributes his training in shutting down kicks as a regular weekly measure.
To assist him in defense, Turuva has been working closely with Stephen Crichton, another player on the Panthers team.
Additionally, Zac Hosking has been tasked with putting pressure on Turuva during training sessions.