Sports Rugby-Union

Ratave scores a double in Benetton’s 57-18 win over Newcastle in the Challenge Cup

Ratave scores a double in Benetton’s 57-18 win over Newcastle in the Challenge Cup
Source: On Rugby

Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Onisi Ratave scored two tries for his Benetton Rugby side to help them thrash Newcastle 57-18 in their Challenge Cup match this morning.

Ratave started on the left wing and scored in the 19th and 43rd minute of the match.

The 31-year-old was impressive throughout the game running a total of 101 metres in 12 carries with 2 line breaks, 2 offloads and a try assist.

In defence, Ratave was also impressive completing 7 tackles and 2 turnovers.

Meanwhile, fellow Fijian George Wacokecoke started at outside centre for Newcastle.

In another challenge cup match this morning, Osprey defeated Perpignan 25-3.

FNRL

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
Scoreboard
8:00am
Everton vs Conventry
12:30am
Leeds vs Spurs
3:00am
Fulham vs Newcastle
9:05pm
New Zealand vs Tonga
9:05pm
Australia vs Samoa
6:45pm
New Zealand vs Samoa women's national rugby league
Full Time
Naitasiri 27–32 Ra
Fiji vs France
Fiji vs Ireland
Fiji vs Italy