The Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors thrashed Manuma Samoa, 60-10, in the first of the two-game series clash at the HFC Bank Stadium, this afternoon.
The Samoans took an early 5-0 lead in the 14th minute, through a try to burly No.8 Ailepata Lemalu Jnr.
Eight minutes later Warriors No.8 Ilikimi Torosi touched down for their first try to level the scores 5-5.
Warriors extended their lead to 8-5 from a Simione Kuruvoli penalty.
In the 30th minute, openside flanker Joji Kunavula scored Warriors second try.
He picked the ball from a ruck and dived over for a crucial five pointer. The conversion by Kuruvoli extended Warriors lead to 15-5.
A classic set-up by centre Apisalome Vota saw winger Paul Dolokoto scored the Warriors third try.

The conversion from Kuruvoli saw Warriors extend their lead to 22-5 at halftime
The Warriors continue its dominance in the second half scoring six tries with Kunavula and captain Tevita Ikanivere scoring two tries each.
Samoa managed to score a try to Paul Faalago.
Other Warriors try scorers were Jack Volavola, Peni Kadralevu, Tevita Mociu and Michael Naitokani. Volavola landed two conversions as well as Mociu.

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