The Fiji Warriors had to fight hard to defeat Tonga A 38-30 in their first match of the Pacific Rugby Challenge in Suva last night.
Wing Lepani Raiyala scored the winning try in the 76th minute.
Fiji took an early lead in the match when captain, Mosese Voka scored two tries within the space of five minutes.
Fiji Village reports Tonga A’s first five, James Faiva converted three penalties in the first half after some sloppy play and lack of discipline at the break down from the Warriors.
Other tries for the Fiji Warriors came from Eroni Vasiteri and Lepani Raiyala with full back, Apisalome Waqatabu successfully converting six points to give them a 26-9 lead over Tonga at half time.
The Fiji Warriors were the first to score in the second half through John Stewart.
Tonga A made a late comeback in the last 15 minutes of the match but Fiji held on to win their opening match of the tournament.
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