Nadroga rugby coach Esala Nauga says Suva was the better team yesterday and it was no surprise the Farebrother Sullivan Challenge trophy would be theirs.

Despite leading 11-3 at halftime, Nauga says he warned his players to expect a harder fight from Suva in the second spell.

The capitals tallied 17 additional points in the second half to upset the Stallions 20-17 at Lawaqa Park and return the coveted trophy to Suva after seven years.

Suva will defend the Farebrother on Saturday against Naitasiri.