Fiji U20 thumped 65-10 by Hurricanes in Super Rugby U20

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Fiji U20 thumped 65-10 by Hurricanes in Super Rugby U20

By Mikaele Liga

Saturday 15/03/2025

Source : Fiji Rugby

The SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 team had a tough start to their 2025 Super Rugby Under-20 campaign, suffering a heavy 65-10 defeat against the Hurricanes in New Zealand.

The players struggled from the first whistle with the Hurricanes dominating both possession and territory.

The Hurricanes led 33-0 at halftime.

Despite a fightback in the second half, Fiji was unable to match the execution of their opponents.

The win means the Hurricanes will advance into the semi-finals on Wednesday, while the Fijians will drop to the play-offs for the fifth to eighth positions.

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