Fiji U20s secures 39-25 win over Tonga at round 1 of Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge <\/p>\n
The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side had a solid start to their Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge campaign after beating the Junior Ikale Tahis 39-25 yesterday. <\/p>\n
Fiji dominated with their lethal speed and flamboyance as they came out with a solid attacking effort in the first half of the game scoring three tries to flanker Ebenezer Navula, Number 8 Rupeni Nakiyoyo and Hooker Joshua Uluibau and two penalty kicks. <\/p>\n
Tonga only managed one penalty in the first spell as the game went into the break with Fiji holding a comfortable 29-3 lead. <\/p>\n
The Ikale Tahi made a fierce comeback in the second half with three consecutive tries in the first 10 minutes as the score suddenly was 29-22. <\/p>\n
Fiji only managed to score 10 points in the second half through a converted try and a penalty kick which was enough to hold off a spirited Tongan side. <\/p>\n
Captain Nalani May says they tried to keep their opponent guessing, kept them on their heels, and played the Fijian style of rugby. <\/p>\n
May says they definitely got caught off guard in the second half, but they just regrouped on the field and stayed together. <\/p>\n
In other matches yesterday, Moana Pasifika U20s beat Manu Samoa U20s 27-20. <\/p>\n
Fiji will take on Moana Pasifika in round 2 this Saturday at 2pm. <\/p>\n
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