The Flying Fijians showcased their dominance on the rugby field with an impressive 33-19 victory over Samoa in Apia. The match, which took place in an electrifying atmosphere, saw Fiji stamp their authority in the first half, scoring all four of their tries in the opening 30 minutes.
The Fijians kicked off the game with a bang, displaying their attacking prowess and leaving Samoa struggling to contain their early onslaught. Hooker Tevita Ikanivere was in top form, scoring two tries in quick succession. Iosefo Masi, making his Test debut, also crossed the try line with an assist from the talented Semi Radradra. However, the best try of the match came from Selestino Ravutaumada, who finished off a stunning 90-meter effort initiated by Kalaveti Ravouvou.
Samoa, coming off a thrilling upset win against Japan in their previous match, found it challenging to match Fiji’s intensity. They managed to score two tries in the second half through Tumua Manu and Fritz Lee. Nonetheless, Fiji’s Caleb Muntz kept them at bay with accurate kicking, scoring a total of 13 points from the boot.
Looking ahead, Samoa will have the opportunity to bounce back as they host Tonga in their next match. On the other hand, Fiji will travel to Japan, where they will aim to continue their winning streak.
The scorers for Samoa were Leali’ifano, Manu, and Lee, with Leali’ifano converting two tries. Meanwhile, Fiji’s scores came from Ikanivere (2), Masi, and Ravutaumada, with Muntz converting two tries and adding three penalties to his tally.
The match was officiated by Angus Gardner from Australia, with James Doleman from New Zealand and Matthew Kellahan from Australia serving as assistant referees. The teams for Samoa included players such as Christian Leali’ifano, Duncan Paia’aua, and Jack Lam, while Fiji featured stars like Semi Radradra and Ilaisa Droasese.
Overall, the Flying Fijians’ victory against Samoa showcased their skill, strength, and determination. The team’s impressive performance sets the stage for an exciting future as they progress further in their rugby campaign.
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