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Lalabalavu scores 3 tries to help Fiji U20 secure 48-16 win over Samoa U20s

Lalabalavu scores 3 tries to help Fiji U20 secure 48-16 win over Samoa U20s

By Mosese Raqio
07/06/2025
17-year-old winger Aporosa Lalabalavu ( Source : Fiji Rugby )

17-year-old winger Aporosa Lalabalavu was the toast of the Vodafone Fiji U20s side as he scored three tries to help them secure a 48-16 win over Samoa in their final match of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship at Prince Charles Park in Nadi this afternoon.

Fiji took a 17-8 lead at the break after scoring 3 tries and a conversion while the Samoans scored an unconverted try and a penalty kick at goal.

The home side came back stronger in the second half with 5 more tries while Samoa managed to score another consolation try and a penalty kick at goal.

The win has seen Fiji defend their Oceania Rugby U20s Championship title.

In another match today, Canada thrashed Tonga 57-27.

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