Mataiasi Stark 
Source: Fiji Rugby
Josifini Neihamu produced a match-winning performance to guide the Fijiana 15s to a historic 28–25 victory over Wales, their first-ever triumph against a Northern Hemisphere team at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
The outside centre scored two tries, ran 135 meters from 13 carries, and delivered a crucial turnover in the dying minutes to secure the upset.
Her effort earned her the Mastercard Player of the Match award.
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Fiji’s defensive grit was on full display, completing 155 tackles compared to Wales’ 90, while four successful conversions proved the difference despite Wales scoring five tries to Fiji’s four.
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