Nadroga beats Malolo in HFC Farebrother Challenge

Nadroga thrashed Malolo 42-10 at Prince Charles Park to retain the HFC Bank Farebrother Challenge.

The Stallions crossed over the tryline six times in what was a one-sided affair.

Malolo came up good in the first half and it was reflected on the scoreboard with Nadroga leading 13-10 at halftime.

Eroni Vasiteri got the first try for Nadroga in the 5th minute.

Malolo soon got their first try through Semesa Ramasi and went to lead 10-5 with a penalty.

However, Nadroga played patient rugby and winger Pio Mua got a try after collecting the ball from an awkward bounce in the 38th minute.

The defending champions came strongly in the second half and winger, Aisea Natoga scored a try in the starting few minutes of the second half.

The floodgates opened soon and Pio Mua crossed the tryline again.

Vasikali Mudu and Alivereti Veitokani also scored a try each for Nadroga.

Nadroga will take on Namosi in the next challenge.