Matadrugu scores 4 tries in Suva’s win

The Suva women team have sent a strong message to other teams in the Skipper Cup competition after thrashing Namosi 42-17 yesterday.

The toast of Suva’s win was prop Vika Matadrugu who scored four tries.

Speaking to SUNsports coach Meli Tuifagalele said they are focused on their next game against Nadroga.

“It’s good we got the win but we are now ready for next week against a tough Nadroga side,” he said.

“The girls stuck to the game plan and it paid off so we will be doing a review on our performances.”

What happened: Suva took the lead in the 18th minute after prop Matadrugu scored a try that was converted by Mereani Moceituba for a 7-0 lead.

Namosi kept applying pressure at the Suva line and was awarded a try to hooker Cikavira Tobau, with the conversion missing as they trailed 7-5.

Suva opened up and play and Matadrugu strolled over for her second try with Moceituba’s conversion missing for a 12-5 lead. Namosi was composed on attack and scored a try to No.8 Marica Salo that was converted by Vilimaina Tinai to tie the game.

Halftime: Suva 12-12 Namosi Suva got a scrum right in the 45th minute of play and set up a move for winger Teresia Matea to score a try as they led 17-12. Suva scored again in the 55th minute of play when No.8 Selai Cika muscled her way over to give the hosts a 22-12 lead.

Matea ran in to score her second try in the 60th minute of play to give the hosts a 27-12. Matadrugu scored her third and fourth tries and take the score to 37-12.

Namosi got a consolation try to Sera Bolatini to narrow the deficit 37- 17. Suva added another try right on fulltime.