Fijiana qualify for World 15s

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Fijiana 15s winger Ana Naimasi is chased by a PNG player in Australia on Friday night. Picture: FIJI RUGBY

The Vodafone Fijiana 15s has qualified for World 15s after winning its opening two matches at the Rugby Women’s Championship in Australia.

The Fijiana, which thrashed Tonga 45-12, in its second match on Tuesday night, qualified alongside Samoa.

The final will decide whether we compete in Tier 2 or 3 at the World 15 tournament.

Fijiana led 21-7 at the break with tries from Vani Arei, Raijeli Daveua and Ana Maria Naimasi.

Teams

Fijiana: 1.Iris Verebalavu 2.Keleni Marawa 3.Bitila Tawake 4.Mereoni Nakesa 5.Nunia Delaimoala 6.Fulori Nabura 7.Raijieli Daveua 8.Sereima Leweniqila (C) 9.Kolora Lomani 10.Jennifer Ravutia 11.Adita Milinia 12.Vani Arei 13.Ana Maria Naimasi 14.Luisa Tisolo 15.Reapi Ulunisau

Tonga: 1. Viviena Heleni Hingano, 2. Asipau Mafi (C), 3. Leonia Tauelangi, 4. Sokopeti Jessica Akauola, 5. Fehi Schaaf, 6. Seli Lisa-Netti Malangi, 7. Seneti Kilisimasi, 8. Sarah Hamamalikoth Tuipulotu, 9. Shonte Toa,10. Loketi Serenity Mahoni, 11. Georgina Tuipulotu, 12. Siutiti Maake, 13. Tonga Tuipulotu, 14. Agnes Solof, 15. Moniqca Mo’ale

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