Mark Nawaqanitawase scores twice in Roosters' grand final victory
Nawaqanitawase scored two tries. The Roosters defeated the Knights 19-18 to win the NRL premiership.
Nawaqanitawase led the Roosters back from an early 12-0 deficit. In his first try, Nawaqanitawase showed amazing skill by using his feet like a soccer player to flick the ball past Knights defenders before collecting it to score.
Nawaqanitawase added a second try in the second half as the Roosters' big-game players stepped up. After the match, Nawaqanitawase said it is sad to leave the NRL.
He was happy about winning the title and thanked the fans and his teammates. The 25-year-old will now head to Japan to join the Saitama Wild Knights after his two-year time with the Roosters.
- Roosters 19, Knights 18
- Final score
- 25
- Nawaqanitawase's age
- Two years
- Time at Roosters
- Clive Churchill Medal
- James Tedesco award
Why it mattersNawaqanitawase's departure ends an important chapter for the Roosters. He is one of the NRL's most exciting players.
AustraliaAustralian rugby league fans are losing a star player to Japan, though talks are reportedly underway for him to return to the Roosters after his overseas stint.
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