David Fifita has inspired an early triumph in the Gold Coast’s post-Justin Holbrook era, tormenting Brisbane’s right-edge defence to clinch Sunday’s local derby.
Fresh off celebrating a Queensland State of Origin series triumph, Fifita stood up in the absence of rested skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui to orchestrate a Titans boilover — scoring a try and setting up another in the 18-12 victory.recruitment coup of two-time premiership winning coach Des Hasler
And it was Fifita at the heart of the action, coming to life in the back end of a grinding opening half which did not reap points until the 29th minute. In the shadows of half-time, however, Fifita’s combination with Kieran Foran — who returned from an injury lay-off — proved fruitful when the former latched onto a short pass close to the line to level the scores.The Tongan World Cup hero was then at it again early in the second term, busting through a pair of Brisbane tackles in attacking territory before offloading for Brian Kelly to put the Titans in front.
Shortly after Reece Walsh and Kotoni Staggs linked up to cross again, however Brisbane were pulled back after Fifita was ruled to have been obstructed by Jordan Riki.Getty
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