A first half point scoring blitz by Papua New Guinea has set up a convincing 32-12 Pacific Bowl final win over Fiji in Port Moresby.
The previous week the Bati had thrashed the Kumuls 43-16 at the same venue but the hosts came out determined to turn the tables.
PNG, coached by former Gold Coast mentor Justin Holbrook, ran with a strong breeze at their backs in the first half. They made the most of it to lead 26-0 at halftime after an exhibition of brutal forward charges and razzle dazzle backline play.
