Tove scores winning try in comeback victory
Historic first for Fijiana at WXV Global Series Challenger
Monday 14 September 2026 | 14:00
Updated 14 September 2026 | 15:44 FJT
Players of Fiji celebrate with their supporters after the Hong Kong WXV Global Series match between Spain and Fiji at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on September 13, 2026 in Hong Kong, China.
Photo: Yu Chun Christopher Wong/World Rugby
Fiji made history at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, earning their first-ever win over Spain with a thrilling 38-32 comeback triumph after being 32-19 down with ten minutes to play.
Fijiana XV winger Repeka Tove scored the winning try as Fiji secured a comeback victory over in their opening match of the WXV Global Series Challenger.
Tove dived over for Fiji’s sixth try to seal the win and secure their first-ever victory over Spain, who had won their previous two meetings in 2023 and 2024.
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Fiji will take on Hong Kong China in their second match at 7:30pm on Saturday.
