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Naitasiri defeated Vatukoula 35-15 to retain Fare-brother

Naitasiri defeated Vatukoula 35-15 to retain Fare-brother

By Mikaele Liga
27/09/2025
Source: Fiji Rugby

Naitasiri defeated Vatukoula 35-15 to survive their fourth challenge today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Vatukoula looked promising in the first spell with their continuous attacks but could not convert them into points.

Naitasiri regrouped and scored their first two tries to take the lead 13-3 into the break.

In the second half, Naitasiri scored the first try to further extend their lead 18-3.

Vatukoula responded and scored their first try of the challenge to narrow the deficit 18-10.

Naitasiri managed to get their rhythm flowing and scored another try to extend their lead 23-10 to keep the Vatukoula team struggling.

Naitasiri fullback scored a double to further extend their lead 35-10.

Vatukoula scored the last try of the game, bringing the fourth challenge to an end 35-15.

In the Skipper Cup results Nadi defeated Tailevu 32- 12, Macuata defeated Ba 35- 24.

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