Rugby

Flying Fijians overcome Barbarians

Venina Rakautoga Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

November 20, 2022 6:38 am

The Flying Fijians overcame a strong French Barbarian force to win 46-14 this morning in their third Autumn Test tour.

The Fijian side took a comfortable 26-7 lead at half-time.

Jiuta Wainiqolo and Vinaya Habosi displayed superb performance scoring a double each.

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The Vern Cotter coached side ran in seven tries to two as Waisea Nayacalevu scored the first try in the 11th minute to give Fiji an early boost in the match.

Fiji added more points in the bag with a try from lock Api Ratuniyarawa and Sireli Maqala.

The Baabaas two tries were scored by Alexandre Roumat and Sacha Zegueur.

 

 

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