The partnership of centre Semi Radradra and winger Siva Naulago has done wonders for Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership.

The Fijians were at it again when they combined for Naulago to score a try in their 37-21 win over Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on Saturday. This is the Bears fourth bonus point win in the competition.

Naulago was named Man of the Match- after he ran 141 metres, 3 clean breaks, 4 defenders beaten and 4 turnovers.

Bears coaching director Pat Lam is betting on his Fijian combination to do more damage as the competition moves on.

Tuisova shines at No.13

Bustling winger turned centre Josua Tuisova continued on with his dominant form as he scored Lyon’s only try in their 26-22 win over Stade Francais, who rested Waisea Nayacalevu in their Top 14 clash Matmut Stadium, Gerland on Sunday. Also impressive for Lyon was Flying Fijians lock Temo Mayanavanua, who has fought his way back to the starting line-up.

Dropped from the France squad, saw a fired-up Virimi Vakatawa score a try for Racing 92 as they walloped Brive 57-19 on Saturday. Coming in as a sub late in the game for Racing was first five eight Ben Volavola. Hooker Peniami Narisia returned from injury with a try for Brive and also playing well was Setareki Tuicuvu.

Jiuta Wainiqolo started for Toulon but went down 22-10 to Castres who fielded strong running Filipo Nakosi while Adrea Cocagi was on the reserve bench.

Masivesi Dakuwaqa was moved from flanker to second five eight as Montpellier beat Jale Vatubua’s Pau, 29-12. Coming in as a sub for Pau was lanky lock Lekima Tagitagivalu while Aminiasi Tuimaba did not play.

Bordeaux currently lead the table after Round 17 with 54 points, Montpelier is second at 49, Lyon with 48, Catsres 45, Toulose 42 and Racing 92 is sixth with 39 points.

Results:

Top 14: Perpignan 36-13 Toulouse, Lyon 26-22 Stade Francais, Montpellier 29-12 Pau, Racing 92 57-19 Brive, Toulon 10-22 Castres

Gallagher Premiership: Gloucester 24-7 London Irish, Bristol 37-21 Newcastle, Exeter 26-27 Wasps, Leicester 36-16 Worcester, Saracens 40-3 Bath

Six Nations: Scotland 20-17 England, Ireland 29-7 Wales.

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