Highlanders Retain Farebrother Trophy, to Stay for Christmas
The INKK Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy is staying with Naitasiri for Christmas.
Saturday 01 June 2024 | 18:29
Naitasiri and Nadroga teams make their entrance at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, on June 1, 2024. Photo: Ronald Kumar
The INKK Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy is staying with Naitasiri for Christmas.
These were the words of Naitasiri Rugby Union president Ratu Peceli Rinakama after they came from behind to beat BLK Nadroga 11-0 at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, today.
The hosts led 3-0 at halftime from an Etonia Rokotuisawa drop goal in the opening 10 seconds.
The Stallions took the lead 7-3 from a try to lock Aporosa Matakasa and converted by Josese Kurokavu.
The Naitasiri regained the lead 8-7 with a try to winger Sakaraia Soqonakalou with the conversion going wide.
Nadroga went in front again 10-8 when replacement Joeli Baleilevuka converted a penalty.
Then continuous pressure from Naitasiri paid dividend when Rokotuisawa kicked over a penalty for the 11-10 win.
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