Nayacalevu, Tuicuvu Shine for Toulon
In the 30th minute, a collective sequence of play between Toulon’s Jeremy Sinzelle and Aymeric Luc created the gap for winger Setareki Tuicuvu to run in his first try.
Monday 27 November 2023 | 12:46
Toulon centre Waisea Nayacalevu on the run against Castres at Stade Mayol during their Top 14 clash on November 25, 2023. Photo: Toulon Rugby
Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu put on a standout performance for Toulon as they walloped a hapless Castres side 41-19 at Stade Mayol on Saturday.
The clash saw former national rugby sevens utility player Josua Raisuqe score Castres first try in the 8th minute. This was after he tackled and ripped the ball of Gael Drean for the try.
Toulon kept their composure and increased the tempo of the game.
In the 30th minute, a collective sequence of play between Toulon’s Jeremy Sinzelle and Aymeric Luc created the gap for winger Setareki Tuicuvu to run in his first try.
Then at the start for the second half it was Sinzelle who shifted the ball to Nayacalevu, who hits a low kick with his left foot. Tuicuvu showed his burst of speed to score his second try.
Castres fielded Vilimoni Botitu at second- five eighth and veteran lock forward Leone Nakarawa.
In the second half Jiuta Wainiqolo started off the bench for Toulon and Adrea Cocagi for Castres. The powerful Cocagi was yellow carded in the 70th minute for infringing.
Powerhouse winger Seta Bituniyata came in as a super sub for Tououse as they romped to a 31-10 win over Clermont who had Peceli Yato at lock.
Meanwhile, Kalaveti Ravouvou had a losing debut for Bristol Bears as they went down 39-31 to Saracens who fielded loosehead prop Eroni Mawi.
Hooker Sam Matavesi was in top form for Northampton Saints as they edged Harlequins 36-33 in the Gallagher Premiership.
Results: Top 14: Toulon 41-19 Castres, Pau 30-6 Stade Francais, Lyon 42-29 Bayonne, Toulouse 31-10, Montpellier 21-26 Oyonnax, Bordeaux 46-22 Perpignan.
Gallagher Premiership: Leicester 38-20 Gloucester, Saracens 39-31 Bristol, Northampton Saints 36-33 Saracens, Sale Sharks 11-9 Bath.
United Rugby Championship (URC): Glasgow Warriors 33-20 Ulster, Leinster 21-16 Munster, Sharks 69-14 Dragons, Connacht 27-53 Bulls, Benetton 24-22 Edinburgh, Cardiff 31-24 Stormers.
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