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12 March, 2026, 9:34 am
Central - 29°C Rain
12 March, 2026, 9:34 am Central - 29°C Rain

Fiji thrash the Japan side 54-7

Fiji thrash the Japan side 54-7

By Cecilia Matanatabu
21/05/2023
Fiji
vs
Japan
Kick off
0-0

1' Paula Nayacanakalou gets points on the board. Conversion successful
7-0

7-7
2' Japan trying to look for space to get through to the try line and Ren Miyagami makes the first try for Japan. Conversion successful
4' Nayacanakalou fans the Japan side and offloads to Waisea Nacuqu to finish the execution with a try!
14-7

5' Josese Batirerega doesn't waste any time and makes the third try for Fiji. Conversion successful 21-7
7' Teri Tamani zooms past the Japan side and passes the ball to Paula Nayacanakalou for the fourth try to extend lead

Half Time

28-7



2nd half underway
9' Vuiviawa Naduvalo makes the first try at 2nd Half. Conversion Successful35-7
10' Terio Tamani with his dummy techniques secures another try for Fiji. Conversion successful 42-7
11' Nayacanakalou makes his third try of the match with a successful conversion by Terio Tamani49-7
12' Ponepati Loganimasi making it look easy for the Fijian side, scoring the eighth try for Fiji54-714' Japan try to make a try but loses the ball.

Full time 

54-7


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