Life after Api Koroisau is already looking bright for Penrith with Soni Luke scoring a try and setting up another couple in the Panthers’ thumping of Norths Devils in the State Championship.
Luke made his NRL debut this year and went on to play another three first-grade games, but he can expect more game time at dummy-half with Koroisau’s departure to Wests Tigers for the 2023 season. The 26-year-old suffered a string of shocking injuries, including three shoulder reconstructions, which delayed his arrival on the big stage.
The Panthers reserve grade side celebrates their win over Norths Devils in the NRL State Championship.“I’m excited [about next year], me and Mitch will go hard, he’s been there and done his trade the last couple of years,” Luke said after the win. “I’ve still got a lot of work to do if I want to nail a spot in that 17. It will be ‘head-down-bum-up’ when we get back for the pre-season.