Ryan Papenhuyzen wasn't in the mood to take all the praise after his side's preliminary final victory , after his try-saver on Briton Nikora kept the Sharks at bay.

Midway through the second half , Nikora was at his devastating best, hitting a trademark line off Nicho Hynes and looked certain to score.

However, Papenhuyzen was first in contact and managed to hold him up while Cameron Munster came in support. Advertisement

"That might be one of the great try-saver's of all time," Phil Gould said on Nine's coverage.

Ryan Papenhuyzen stops Briton Nikora. Nine

Referee Ashley Klein sent the decision to the Bunker with replays showing Nikora didn't ground the ball.

"Nikora was flying," Gould said.

Billy Slater added: "He grabs hold of the ball, that's the key, body close, get hold

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