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
