More pain for Tigers as new Warriors halves duo run riot
The Warriors have bolstered their top-four credentials by taming the Wests Tigers with a dominant 34-14 win over Benji Marshall's men on Sunday.
The Auckland-based side ended a two-game losing streak and some poor form at Go Media Stadium, with new halfback Tanah Boyd stepping up in his club debut, while five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita bagged a double.
Boyd joined the Warriors after six seasons with Gold Coast, but has had to bide his time in the NSW Cup.
Having led that side to 11 straight wins, Warriors coach Andrew Webster had no hesitation in calling on the 24-year-old when Luke Metcalf's season was ended by a knee injury.
It proved a smart call to opt for Boyd over Te Maire Martin, who came off the bench late in the first half on Sunday when centre Rocco Berry exited with a shoulder issue.
Coming off an upset win over Sydney Roosters, the Tigers got off to a bright start, with Jeral Skelton scooting across in the second minute.
Backing up from Origin, Jarome Luai found Adam Douehi, who fired the ball to Skelton with a quick catch-and-pass.
The home side then hit the lead with back-to-back tries, scored by Berry and Harris-Tavita.
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