The Naitasiri rugby side defeated Namosi 25-15 in their Skipper Cup clash at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon.
The Naitasiri rugby side defeated Namosi 25-15 in their Skipper Cup clash at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon.
The Highlanders had a solid start with their forward pack dominating the scrums creating opportunities that were converted into points.
Captain Sireli Kaloucava opened the account for the hosts scoring a try, 10 minutes into the first half to put them on a 5-nil lead.
12 minutes later, Tira Walagi equalized for the Farebrother title holders to lock the scores at 5-all.
Naitasiri fought back hard to be rewarded with a try to Tomasi Vula in the 31st minute after being set up beautifully by halfback Kini Douglas.
The hosts found themselves on the board again five minutes later with a try to Jone Raibevu to extend their lead to 15-5 into halftime.
The Highlanders piled up another five-pointer quickly into the second half after an intercept by the impressive Seveci Nakailagi taking their lead to 22-5.
But the game was far from over with Namosi answering back with a try each to Saliusa Nadruku and Walagi to narrow the scoreline to 25-15.
But a stubborn Naitasiri defense denied the visitors chances to score and enough to secure the win.
