Canberra Vikings through to the NRC final

By Semi Turaga

05/11/2017

Canberra Vikings celebrate after beating Perth Spirit [Photo: Jamila Toderas]

The Canberra Vikings are into their second final in Australia’s National Rugby Championship after a superb forwards performance saw them home in a thriller at Viking Park in Canberra.

The Vikings 40‑35 win over Perth Spirit sets up a home final next Saturday night, where they will meet the winner of the second semifinal between Queensland Country and the Fijian Drua.

Rob Valetini scored a try for the Vikings last night.

Queensland Country will host the Drua at 5 this afternoon.

SCORE

Canberra Vikings 40

Tries: R. Valetini, F. Sione, A. Muirhead, H. Lloyd, T. Banks, W. Hawera

Cons: W. Hawera 5

Perth Spirit 35

Tries: R. Arnold 3, A. Rangi, S. Malolo

Cons: P. Grant 5

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