Flying Fijians beat Spain 43-13 in opening test

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Flying Fijians beat Spain 43-13 in opening test

By Semi Turaga

07/11/2021

[Image: Fiji Rugby]

The Flying Fijians defeated Spain 43-13 in their opening Autumn Test this morning.

Fiji trailed 13-12 in the first half.

The national side is ranked 11th in the world while Spain is ranked 20th in the world.

Mesulame Kunavula and Setareki Tuivucu scored in the first half.

It was captain Waisea Nayacalevu who scored the first try in the second half.

Other tries for Fiji in the match came from Peni Ravai, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Sam Matavesi and Josua Tuisova.

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