Minnows Malolo created the biggest upset in the second round of the Skipper Cup premiership defeating 2017 finalists Namosi 23-20 at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.

A late surge by Namosi was not enough as Malolo re¬covered from their first round loss to Suva to edge the visitors 23-20.

A penalty to Malolo late into the sec­ond spell was converted by full¬back Timoci Tavuto was enough to break the deadlock and give his side the win.

Namosi was given a chance to equalise with a minute remaining with a penalty but rather than at tempt the kick they opted to kick for touch and lost the ensuing lineout throw.

In other matches, a late surge from Naitasiri secured their second win in the competition after beating Rewa 22-15 at the Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori on Saturday.

The Esala Nauga-coached BLK Nadroga side edged Suva 28-26 in a late penalty to record a win in their second round at Lawaqa Park in Si­gatoka.

And visitors Navosa upset Nadi 37-30 in a Friday night clash at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.