Mark Nawaqanitawase shone with three tries, boosting his NSW State of Origin hopes as Roosters defeated Raiders 26-0.
Mark Nawaqanitawase has thrown a last minute Hail Mary for a NSW State of Origin debut with a three try performance for the Roosters in a chilly Canberra on Friday night.
Playing for the first time since suffering a syndesmosis injury in round nine, the rugby bound flyer, who won a Kangaroos jersey last year, threw his name in the ring for a spot in Laurie Daley's squad with a stirring all around performance.
The Roosters were brilliant in a game played in temperatures south of five degrees, humbling the Raiders 26-0 to snap a two-game losing streak.
Alongside Nawaqanitawase, Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans dominated proceedings, Robert Toia was outstanding and Angus Crichton was back to his damaging best on the left edge.
It was a valuable two points for the Roosters who sit third on the ladder but face a tough month with games coming up against the Dolphins, Sharks and Broncos through a draining Origin period.