Nothing beats hardwork: Vosanibola

The Namosi side have continued on with their outstanding record as they beat Lautoka 20–16 in their Skipper Cup clash at Lautoka’s Churchill Park yesterday.

What happened: The visitors started strongly with a try to Apakuki Vuaviri in the 23rd minute, which was converted for a 7-0 lead. Lautoka immediately replied with a penalty before captain, Ilaisa Leca scored in the 27th minute and added his second try in the 36th minute. Both tries were not converted.

Halftime: Lautoka 13-7 Namosi. In the second half Namosi side came out strongly. They scored two unconverted tries to No.8 Kelepi Naimasi and Peni Tupou.

Lautoka narrowed the deficit to 17-16 with a penalty to Waisea Luveniyali before Namosi converted a late penalty to extend their lead 20-16.

Comments: Namosi team manager, Joe Vosanibola said: “We deserved the win because we worked for it.

“We know Lautoka would be tough on their home ground and we worked on their weaknesses.” Lautoka team manager, Sefanaia Scholte said: “We know Namosi is one of the giants of Fiji rugby. We will now shift our focus on to the next game.”

LINE-UP Lautoka:

1. Isoa Vasukilulu, 2. Ilaisa Leca, 3. Lemeki Racule, 4. Taione Ratu, 5. Agavito Sauvakarua, 6. Sanaila Kulawai, 7. Jimilai Kotobalavu, 8. Akuila Saukuru,

9. Samisoni Ravudi, 10. Jerry Tavai, 11. Kini Tora, 12, Peniasi Vuniyayawa, 13. Timoci Daurua, 14. Jone Qauqau, 15. Opeti Ratucati. Namosi: 1. Peni Tupou, 2. Seru Cakobau, 3. Alifereti Rabukawaqa,

4. Neori Racule, 5. Tomasi Sovilea,

6. Apakuki Vuaviri, 7. Akapusi Roqica, 8. Kelepi Naimasi, 9. Aminiasi Natoga, 10. Netava Koroisau, 11. Asaeli Tuivuaka, 12. Kalaveti Ravouvou, 13. Esala Nalobo, 14. Lepani Raiyala, 15. Meli Nakarawa.