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Fiji thrashes Cook Islands in U20 Oceania Rugby Tournament

Fiji thrashes Cook Islands in U20 Oceania Rugby Tournament

By Iva Danford
26/11/2016
Action from the Fiji vs Cook Islands match (Photo: Oceania Rugby).

Fiji beat Cook Islands 51-3 in the Under 20 Oceania Rugby Tournament at the ANZ Stadium.

Cook Islands put the first points with a penalty converted by Jayd Kapa.

Timoci Tavatavanavanua scored three tries for Fiji in the first half.

Fiji led 17-3 at half time.

Fiji’s John Manu scored another three tries in the second half followed by Frank Lomani’s try in the 59th minute.

Semisi Matawalu scored the last try for Fiji which was converted by John Manu.

The Fiji Under 20 rugby team will now play Tonga in their next game.

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