“And when the reserves came on, they provided impact.”
The player-of-the-match award went to winger Amoe Tarsau, who scored two tries — including a 60-metre intercept — and was solid on defence.
The discipline from Tūranga was “outstanding” — they kept the penalty count low, and showed resilience, Ferris said.
King Country put Tūranga on the back foot from the start and scored three quickfire tries.
Turanga fought back in the second 20 minutes of the first half and Nikita Wharehinga's try boosted morale as they went to the break trailing 22-5.
The second half was a different story as the visitors began to fire on all cylinders. Turanga ended up winning the half 21-17.
The backs were dangerous every time they got the ball.
Tarsau scored her second try and lock Chardonay Brown also scored. Both five-pointers were converted by first five-eighth Princess Tomoana.
But the damage had been done in the opening quarter.
Tūranga are on the road again this Saturday, travelling to Napier to take on Wairarapa Bush.
