Penitani leads Sharks to win over Raiders with Davis-Welsh's debut try in thrilling NRLW match.
Penitani's influence drives Sharks to victory over Raiders
In a thrilling match in Canberra, former Jillaroos star Nakia Davis-Welsh made a triumphant NRLW debut for the Cronulla Sharks, scoring the decisive try to lead her team to a come-from-behind 24-12 victory over the Raiders.
Returning to the field after her standout performance as Australia's fullback in the 2017 World Cup and the birth of her two children, Davis-Welsh's 59th-minute try sparked the Sharks' turnaround from a 12-0 deficit.
A late addition to the wing by coach Tony Herman, Davis-Welsh not only crossed the try line but also made a crucial tackle on Raiders' centre Cheyelle Robins-Reti to prevent a potential score early in the second half.