Pacific Championship finals LIVE: The dark R360-shaped cloud hanging over Samoan gun Payne Haas’ NRL future

Some sneaky play from Jarome Luai caps off an incredible opening half as the Samoan skipper milks a penalty after what was, admittedly, a high shot.

Luai is collected high by Erin Clark on the stroke of half-time, leaving the Wests Tigers skipper bleeding from the nose.

It wasn’t particularly hard contact but Luai stays down and Samoa is awarded a penalty right in front.

Blaize Talagi pots over a penalty goal to give his side a 14-6 half-time lead.

Fast-paced, skilful, hard-hitting, fiery and played in front of a RAPTUROUS crowd, the first half was from the highest shelf.