Suva will face Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup final

Defending champion, Suva will face Naitasiri in the final of the Skipper Cup next Saturday.

Suva beat Namosi 24-16 in the first semi-final at the ANZ Stadium.

Suva’s tries were scored by Isireli Ledua and Taniela Sadrugu and they were also awarded a penalty try.

Suva’s forwards were dominant throughout.

In the second semi-final, Naitasiri defeated Nadroga 20-17 in extra-time. Etonia Rokotuisawa kicked the winning penalty for Naitasiri in the sudden death.

Suva vs Namosi 

Full time. Suva 24-16.

76th minute. Suva 24-16 Namosi get a try in the corner.

74th minute. Suva 24-11 Namosi. Suva just doing enough to keep Namosi at bay.

67th minute. Suva 24-11 Namosi. Enele Malele successful with the conversion.

55th minute. Namosi working tirelessly inside Suva’s 22 as Suva’s defence holding up the challenge.

48th minute. Suva awarded a penalty try. Suva 17-11 Namosi.

48th min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri, Nadroga’s defence are being tested by Naitasiri.

45th minute. Suva get the penalty right in-front of the sticks. Suva look good with their exchanges and are continuously bringing the threat for Namosi.

Second half kicks off. Namosi 11-10 Suva.

Half-time. Namosi 11-10 Suva.

39th minute. Namosi 11-10 Suva. Suva successful with a penalty.

37th minute. Namosi 11-7 Suva. Smart play by Namosi as Alivereti Veitokani kicks a drop goal from close range.

35th minute. Namosi 8-7 Suva. Alivereti Veitokani successful with the penalty

32nd minute. Suva 7-5 Namosi.

25th minute. Namosi unsuccessful with the conversion.

24th minute. Suva 7-5 Namosi. Onisi Natave powers his way on the Suva try-line and scores the first try for Namosi.

21st minute. Suva 7-0 Namosi. Suva successful with the conversion.

20th minute. Suva 5-0 Namosi. Isireli Ledua dives over the try-line to score the first try for Suva.

16th Suva quickly recycles the ball and good pick and drive results in Suva registering their second scrum inside Namosi’s 22.

14th minute Alivereti Rakukawaqa of Namosi knocks the ball forward on Suva’s try-line. Namosi 0-0 Suva.

12th minute Suva fail to register points through a penalty.

10th minute Namosi’s openside flanler Akapusi Roqica taken off the field after sustaining an injury.

9th minute Suva camping inside Namosi’s 22 and looking to register first points.

2nd minute Suva 0-0 Namosi. Suva to feed in the first scrum of the match.

Nadroga vs Naitasiri 

89th min: Nadroga 17-20 Naitasiri, Etonia Rokotuisawa converts a penalty for Naitasiri

82nd min: Nadroga 17-17 Naitasiri, Jiuta Lutumailagi misses a penalty inside Naitasiri’s 22-metre line which could have given Nadroga their place in the final

80th min: Nadroga 17-17 Naitasiri, full time, the game will go into sudden death.

75th min: Nadroga 17-17 Naitasiri, Nadroga equalises with a try from Luke Salaca and is converted by Jiuta Lutumailagi.

71st min: Nadroga 10-17 Naitasiri, Try to Naitasiri (Sireli Kaloucava)

70th min: Nadroga 10-10 Naitasiri, Mesake Tui of Nadroga is given a yellow card and Nadroga will play with 13-men for the remainder of the match.

69th min: Nadroga 10-10 Naitasiri, Naitasiri keeps the pressure on Nadroga but Nadroga’s defence still holding on.

63rd min: Nadroga 10-10 Naitasiri, the third time Naitasiri has been held-up on the try line.

59th min: Nadroga 10-10 Naitasiri, Jiuta Lutumailagi converts a penalty for Nadroga to equalise the points to 10 points all.

54th min: Nadroga 7-10 Naitasiri Try to Naitasiri (Sireli Kaloucava).

48th min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri, Nadroga’s defence are being tested by Naitasiri.

46th min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri,Nadroga is penalised for holding onto the ball, giving Naitasiri the chance to attack.

40th min: Second half kicks-off with Nadroga leading Naitasiri 7-5

Nadroga leading Naitasiri 7- 5 at halftime.

32nd min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri, Nadroga player red-carded (Atu Ravuma) and they will play with 14 men for the rest of the match

32nd min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri, Naitasiri gets a penalty inside Nadroga’s 22-metre line.

25th min: Nadroga 7-5 Naitasiri, Nadroga is penalised for being offside in their own 10-metre line, and Naitasiri decides to go for the post but misses.

20th min: Nadroga 7-5, Try to Josaia Cokabusa and converted by Sakiusa Gavidi

16th min: Naitasiri gets penalised for a shoulder charge and Nadroga goes for the post but misses.

13th min: Solomoni Navuso scores Naitasiri’s first try. Suva 0-5 Naitasiri

11th min: Nadroga gets penalised inside their 22-metre line which gives Naitasiri another chance to score the first try of the match.

9th min: Naitasiri’s scrum inside Nadroga’s 22-metre line.

2nd min: Nadroga on the attack but looses the ball in Naitasiri’s 22-metre line.