Highlanders Retain Farebrother Trophy, to Stay for Christmas

Highlanders Retain Farebrother Trophy, to Stay for Christmas

Naitasiri and Nadroga teams make their entrance at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, on June 1, 2024. Photo: Ronald Kumar

The INKK Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy is staying with Naitasiri for Christmas.

These were the words of Naitasiri Rugby Union president Ratu Peceli Rinakama after they came from behind to beat BLK Nadroga 11-0 at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, today.

The hosts led 3-0 at halftime from an Etonia Rokotuisawa drop goal in the opening 10 seconds.

 

The Stallions took the lead 7-3 from a try to lock Aporosa Matakasa and converted by Josese Kurokavu.

The Naitasiri regained the lead 8-7 with a try to winger Sakaraia Soqonakalou with the conversion going wide.

Nadroga went in front again 10-8 when replacement Joeli Baleilevuka converted a penalty.

Then continuous pressure from Naitasiri paid dividend when Rokotuisawa kicked over a penalty for the 11-10 win.

Read more in Monday’s Fiji SUN.

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