FIJIAN forwards have started to find their rhythm in the second pool game against Russia in Singapore yesterday.
Lanky forwards Jasa Veremalua, Mesulame Kunavula, Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Setareki Bituniyata showed their prowess in the aerial contest winning four of their seven restarts.
This has been one of Fiji’s strengths using its big forwards in aerial battles which led to some great tries.
Kalione Nasoko and Isake Katonibau on the other hand were ruthless in defence giving hard times to the Russians unleashing big hits.
The dominance of these forwards laid the platform for the talented backline to do wonders for the team as they romped away to another big win against the Russians.
The Fijians made 19 effective tackles that rattled the oppositions.
Amenoni Nasilasila who replaced Waisea Nacuqu at play maker was devastating with his deadly side step and off the mark speed to score two tries for his team.
Captain courageous Osea Kolinisau led by example making some breaking runs creating spaces for his fast wingers in Nacanieli Labalaba and Josua Vici.
Dubbed as the best attacking team in the competition, the team’s strike rate haunted the Russians as they scored six tries from their eight visits in their opposition 22m line.
Coach Gareth Baber said the side played well in their game despite some tactical position changes made to the team that thumped Hong Kong in their first pool game.
