Wests Tigers burnt Gold Coast in sweltering conditions in Sunday’s NRL match at Robina.

The visitors ran in seven tries to two in temperatures nudging 40 degrees Celsius to post a commanding 42-12 victory.

Young halfback Luke Brooks and man of the match James Tedesco were at the heart of everything for the Tigers, who responded from their opening round loss to St George Illawarra in style.

Winger Pat Richards scored a first-half double for the Tigers, who were a dominant force despite centre Chris Lawrence limping off with a hamstring injury.

Fullback Tedesco and Bodene Thompson also crossed the line as the Tigers took a halftime 22-6 lead.

The second half was played mostly inside the Titans half as the Tigers took full control, David Nofoaluma and Martin Taupau blasting through weak defence to extend their lead.

An Albert Kelly breakaway provided scant consolation for the Titans before Brooks scored a marvellous final try as he and Tedesco shared kicks to wrap up the win.

Sauaso Sue might find himself in hot water after he was penalised for a late shot on Titans’ five-eighth Aidan Sezer midway through the first half.

Sue wasn’t placed on report for the flying dive at Sezer’s legs as the Titan kicked the ball, the Tiger nearly knocking himself unconscious in the process, but may find himself charged when the match review committee look at the incident.

On a dire day for the Titans, a late injury to co-captain Greg Bird won’t have done anything to help coach John Cartwright’s mood.

The Titans travel to Canberra next Sunday while the Tigers take on South Sydney at ANZ Stadium on Friday.