Fiji U20 thrashed by NZ U20 in Oceania Rugby Championship

The Fiji Under 20 rugby team was thrashed 53-7 by the New Zealand Under 20 in their opening match of the Under 20 Oceania Rugby Championship at Bond University on the Gold Coast in Australia last night.

🏆 Game One: @AllBlacks U20s 53 - 07 @fijirugby U20s

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— Oceania Rugby (@oceaniarugby) April 26, 2019

Epeli Momo of Fiji was sent off minutes into the second half for a dangerous tackle on New Zealand halfback Leroy Carter.

But the power of the New Zealand scrum, and lineout play, marked a difference and ball handling ensured plenty of continuity which stretched the Fijian defence.

Ilaisa Droasese scored Fiji’s only try in the match.

Scorers: New Zealand Under‑20 53 (Sam Gilbert, Quinn Tupaea 2, Tupou Vaa'i 2, Leroy Carter, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Shilo Klein tries; Fergus Burke 2 con, pen; Rivez Reihana 3 con) Fiji Under‑20 7 (Ilaisa Droasese tries; Tokumotutame Sailo con). 

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