Nadroga fullback Jack Volavola was the hero for the side as he kicked a 75th minute penalty that helped defeat Nadi 20-19 and win the Inkk Farebrother trophy.
In a thrilling encounter at Prince Charles Park, both teams scored 3 tries each.
Nadroga led 17-12 at half time.
Jack Volavola, Taitusi Lulusini and Joji Kunavula scored the tries for Nadroga.
Both teams had a player sin-binned in the second half.
| Nadi kick-off |
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| 1st min: first penalty goes to Nadroga |
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| 2 min first try: Jack Volavola scores for Nadroga |
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| conversion unsucessful |
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| 4th min: Nadi on attack |
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| 7th min: line out not straight from Nadi... |
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| 10th min: try to Nadi Ilisoni Galala |
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| 13th min: Nadi caught off side... gives Nadroga the chance to attack | ||
| 14th min: mistake from Nadroga... line-out throw was not straight | ||
| 16th min: Nadroga front-row penalized for collapsing the scrum |
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| 23rd min: Joji Kunavula scores for Nadroga |
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| 31st min: great attack from Nadroga, making Nadi commit mistakes |
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| 38th min: try to Nadi, Navitalai Druaiono | ||
42nd min: Try to Nadroga. Taitusi Lulusini |
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44th minute - Jack Volavola misses penalty for Nadroga. |
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54th minute - Nadroga down to 14 players after a player sin-binned for dangerous tackle |
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| 55th minute - Peceli Ratu gets Nadi’s third try. Nadi 19 - Nadroga 17 |
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| 57th minute - Nadi player yellow carded for high tackle |
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| 62nd min: great defence from Nadi.... they have the line-out from their own 22 metre |
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75th minute - Jack Volavola kicks a penalty. Nadroga 20 vs Nadi 19 |
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