Fiji born and St George Illawarra Dragons winger Mikaele Ravalawa saved centre Tim Lafai the heartache of missing two penalty goals by scoring a 78th minute try to snatch a gripping 12‑10 win over the Sea Eagles.
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With Lafai failing to land a penalty goal attempt just four minutes from fulltime, the Sea Eagles appeared set to post their first win in Wollongong since 2003 but former Fiji Under 18 Sevens Captain swooped on a kick from halfback Ben Hunt to secure the Dragons' fourth consecutive victory.
Hunt says that while Ravakawa still has a lot to learn from, he is a quality young player who is improving with every game and works hard at training and doesn’t mind doing the tough stuff.
Hunt adds that Ravalawa is a big body and he brings the ball off their line, and he can finish.
In another match last night, the Cowboys beat the Warriors 17-10.
Today, the Titans take on the Knights at 4.00pm while Raiders faces the Broncos at 6.05pm.
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