The Naitasiri Secondary School U19 team delivered an exceptional performance in their match against Nasinu in the Vodafone Southern Zone Secondary Schools Rugby competition yesterday at Bidesi Park in Suva.
Throughout the game, Naitasiri demonstrated their skill and determination, to overcome a formidable opponent.
The first half saw Naitasiri take the lead, with fly half Jese Manuku igniting the scoreboard by scoring the first try.
His impressive display of skill, coupled with a remarkable breaking tackle against three Nasinu defenders near the try line, set the tone for the match.
Malakai Qio further extended Naitasiri’s lead in the first half with a well-executed try following a scrum attack near the try line, giving Naitasiri a 10-0 advantage at halftime, despite both conversion attempts being missed.
Nasinu staged a comeback in the second half, with number eight Vilimone Vonolagi showcasing his talent with a sensational sidestep and run for a try early on.
However, Naitasiri quickly regained control, with tries from Joeli Ranaqio, Poseci Bune, and Taniela Rakani sealing their victory. Although all conversion attempts were unsuccessful, Naitasiri emerged triumphant with a final score of 22-10, securing their spot in the upcoming quarterfinals.
In other matches, U15 Rampur College 3-12 Latter Day Saints, U16 Kalabu Secondary School 10-24 Namosi Secondary School, U14 MBHS 5-8 Nasinu Secondary School, U15 Suva Sangam 10-15, U18 Nasinu Secondary School 32-19 Lomary Secondary School, U18 SGS 21-22 MGM, U18 MBHS 54-14 RT Simione, U17 SGS 8-7 Nasinu, U16 SGS 42-10 Nasinu, U15 Nasinu 0-22 MBHS, U14 SGS 18-25 MGM, U15 Nabua 35-0 SMC, U15 SGS 29-3 CMF, U15 AOGHS 17-24 DHS.
