Rugby

Fijiana go down to Japan in first Test

September 10, 2023 9:26 pm

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The Vodafone Fijiana 15s faced a narrow 24-29 loss to Japan in their first Test match.

The hosts dominated the first half, leading 19-0 at halftime.

However, the Fijiana made a comeback in the second half, scoring four tries and two successful conversions.

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Their effort in the first 10 minutes after the break allowed them to close the points gap.

Teresia Tinanivalu, Evivi Senikarivi, Adita Miliana, and Mere Naivosa were the try-scorers for Fiji.

Fijiana’s next game is on Saturday, and it can be watched live on the FBC 2 channel.

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