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Flying Fijians victorious against Italy

Flying Fijians victorious against Italy
Flying Fijians Napolioni Nalaga scores the final try of the match against Italy

The Vodafone Flying Fijians has beaten Italy 25-14 in their test match.

Fiji scored three tries while Italy scored two penalty tires.

Italy got off to a good start after getting a penalty try in the 10th minute of play after an infringement by Fiji during the scrum.

Fiji hit back in the 22nd minute of play as block busting Crusaders winger Nemani Nadolo crossed over the try line.

At halftime Italy led 7-5.

Fiji started strongly in the second half as they took the lead with a try from flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu under the post.

Fiji further increased their lead to 18-7 after Nadolo landed a penalty.

Italy got their second penalty try to close the gap to 18-14.

But it was Napolioni Nalaga who scored the last try to seal the game with Nadolo converting the try from the sideline.

Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera said they did not start well but they managed to turn things around.

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