The Suva rugby side defeated Naitasiri 29-21 in a hard-fought battle in round five of the Skipper Cup competition in Naluwai gorund in Naitasiri this afternoon.
Suva led 17- 7 at half time with Peni Matawalu scored a double and the third try from Captain Isireli Ledua.
Suva continued their momentum in the second spell with a try each from Setareki Raoba and Manueli Laqai to seal their victory.
Captain Isireli Ledua thanked his team mates for playing their hearts out until the last whistle.
“I’m really proud of how we played today. We played really well in front of the Naitasiri crowd and we managed to keep the momentum alive.”
Naitasiri Coach Koli Sewabu says it was disappointing that they lost the game but they will regroup for their next match.
“We didn’t follow our game plan and the Suva team really played very well today and we need to sit down and see what needs to be fixed and get it done before next Saturday.”
Looking at other match results, Malolo beat Navosa 30-20, Rewa upset Nadi 24-23 while Namosi defeated Nadroga 26-17.
Womens
Malolo 63- 7 Navosa
Naitasiri 12- 39 Suva
Nadroga 19- 22 Namosi
Rewa 7 – 5 Nadi
U20
Malolo 24 -18 Navosa
Naitasiri 11- 29 Suva
Nadroga 20- 22 Namosi
REwa 10 -24 Nadi
Seniors
Malolo 33- 20 Navosa
Naitasiri 21 -29 Suva
Nadroga 17- 26 Namosi
Rewa 24- 23 Nadi
Vodafone Cup
U20
Lautoka 17 -22 Yasawa
Nanukuloa v Ra – WBD (match awarded to Nanukuloa)
Tavua 8 -20 Serua
Ba 5- 7 Vatukoula
Tailevu 20 -15 North Bulls
Nasinu 86- 5 Bua
Northland 11- 16 Ovalau
Cakaudrove 7- 3 Macuata
Seniors
Lautoka 10- 19 Yasawa
Nanukuloa 14 -9 Ra
Tavua 12- 17 Serua
Ba 14- 26 Vatukoula
Tailevu 32- 11North Bulls
Nasinu 18 -10 Bua
Northland 34- 25 Ovalau
Cakaudrove 16- 0 Macuata
