ALIVERETI Nauga kicked Tovolea to victory in the final of the Nadroga 10s tournament at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on Saturday.
Nauga, son of Nadroga rugby coach Esala Nauga, kicked a last-minute penalty for his side to beat Tuva.
Tovolea had to go the dreaded extra time play in both the semi-final and final to take victory.
In the semi-final against Army, Tovolea won a coin toss as after 14 minutes of play and six minutes of sudden death, neither team could score any point and the final decision was made through the toss of the coin.
After making the correct call in the semi-final coin toss, Tovolea faced Tuva in the final which also went to sudden death, but with three minutes left Tovolea was awarded a penalty and fly half Nauga nailed the kick to give them victory.
Nadroga Rugby Union president Tiko Matawalu said teams prepared well and performed well.
“It was a good competition and a tough one as well, players from well-known clubs and provincial teams around Fiji were noticed during the competition,” said Matawalu.
Meanwhile in the shield final Ruwailevu defeated Nukucagina 15-12, Police won the bowl over Sigatoka 14-7, and Gaunavou calmed the Army 10-0 on the plate final and Tovolea edging Tuva 3-0 in the cup final.
