Rugby

Galala scores two as Nadi beat Rewa

May 7, 2022 4:49 pm

Skipper Cup match between Nadi and Rewa.

Nadi flanker Ilisoni Galala scored two tries to help his side beat Rewa 37-15 in its Skipper Cup match in Prince Charles Park today.

The hosts got off to a flyer as they dotted down 3 tries within the space of 16 minutes.

Tries were scored by lock Sitiveni Kurivitu, number 8 Veniona Vaki and wing Tevita Belo.

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Rewa also managed to get points in the first half through prop Vauliasi Vuniyasi.

But Nadi hit straight back with a double to flanker Ilisoni Galala to lead 34-5 at halftime.

In the second half, Rewa started strongly scoring two quick tries to Tevita Tiusue and Vuniyasi.

The visitors missed all their conversions to trail 15-34.

Both sides went at it, with Nadi trying to further increase their lead while Rewa tried to close the gap.

Nadi later got a penalty and pushed its lead to 37 and win the game.