Nadi Upset Defending Skipper Champs
Defending Skipper Fiji Rugby Championship winners Ram Sami Suva went down, 20-12, to Jack’s Nadi at the ANZ Stadium in their clash yesterday.
Sunday 20 March 2022 | 13:49
Josefa Vesikara of Suva against Nadi during Skipper cup match at ANZ Stadium on March 19, 2022. Photo: Ronald Kumar.
Defending Skipper Fiji Rugby Championship winners Ram Sami Suva went down, 20-12, to Jack’s Nadi at the ANZ Stadium in their clash yesterday.
What happened: Suva opened the scoreboard with a try to first five eighth, Jone Manu and the conversion going wide for a 5-0 lead.
Nadi replied through a try to fullback Semesa Muaidonu as they were tied 5-5 in the 22nd minute.
Nadi converted a penalty to lead at the break.
Halftime: Suva 5-8 Nadi
Nadi extended their lead after the breather with an uncoverted try to No. 8, Sela Makavu.
Nadi winger Vilikesa Driu scored their third try as they took a comfortable 20-5 lead with conversion going over.
Suva narrowed the deficit with a last minute try to debutant Kolinio Bulabalavu.
Fulltime: Nadi 20-12 Suva
Comment: Nadi manager, Epeli Qoro said:
"This win is because of the hardwork put in by the team during our 10 weeks of pre-season training. We still need to work on some weaknesses before we take on Northland next week."
