Defending Under-21 Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Champions Dominion Brothers started its title defense on a high beating Black Heron in the first pool match today.

Dominion Brothers managed to hold off the Herons 14-nil at Suva’s ANZ Stadium.

Dominion Brothers Sikiti Drodrolagi crossed over the scoreline in the first half to give them a 5-nil lead.

Black Heron put up a strong defense against a strong Dominion Brothers outfit.

Iowane Suvei added another for the champions to give them the lead and the victory.