Feature

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.

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
LIVE SCORES
Panthers vs Broncos 9:50PM
Sharks vs Knights 8:00PM
Roosters vs Story 10:00PM
France vs Spain 7:00AM
Argentina vs England 7:00AM
Drua Women vs Reds 1:05pm
Western Force vs Waratahs 6:05pm
New Zealand vs Ireland 7:10PM
Japan vs France 8:40PM
Australia vs Italy 10:10PM
No recent scores
Bua 8–13 Macuata Full Time
Yasawa LBD–WBD Vatukoula Full Time
Northland WBD–LBD Ra Full Time
Cakaudrove vs Bua 11:00AM
Tavua vs Yasawa
Northern Bulls vs Northland