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 TEIVOVO.COM – U19
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Tuesday 17 April 2007
Fiji U19s fall to Scotland
Fiji U19s missed out on a chance for ninth spot at the IRB U19 World Championship after losing 11-7 to Scotland in the last round of pool matches.
It was a bright start from Scotland who pressured the Fiji line early on, but let slip a chance of opening the scoring with a missed penalty.
Having weathered the early storm Fiji broke out of their half to spread the ball wide where Peni Rokodiva dived over to score in the right corner. A touchline conversion by Setoki Butukuro increased the Fijian advantage.
With Fiji operating at full throttle the Scottish defence was pressured on a number of occasions but they maintained focus and held their line.
When Scotland eventually broke free they surged into the opposition 22 and an offside decision allowed fly-half Ruairidh Jackson to slot home a penalty.
Just as the referee was about to blow for half-time Fiji were again penalised and Jackson kicked it to leave a single point between the sides at the break.
In the second period Scotland pinned Fiji in their own half for 10 minutes before they worked the ball along the back line for Lee Jones to squeeze in to give Scotland the lead.
With full-time approaching Fiji mounted a number of attacks, but were unable to find an opening as final passes went astray and this allowed Scotland to clear to touch to end the game.
The victory means Scotland will play the winners of the Ireland v Japan match for ninth place, whilst Fiji will play the losers of that match to avoid finishing bottom of Division A.
QUOTES
Kevin Bryce (Scotland replacement)
“We didn’t play that well, but we stuck in there and came away with the win. Fiji gave us a tough game and were very intense and their offloading was excellent. Whoever we play in the next match it will be very tough. Both teams will come at us very strongly.”
Eamon John (Scotland assistant coach)
“We lost the first few games very narrowly so it was about time that we got on the right side of a close result. I suspected that Fiji would come out strong, and this game gives us the chance to redeem ourselves and play for ninth place. The game didn’t go exactly to plan, but we got the win and that is the most important thing.”
Josua Toakula (Fiji head coach)
"I was very disappointed at how we played today. Some decisions went against us but you have to live with that. We will try our best to win our final game against Japan.
Naturally we are disapointed with the mistakes we made. We expected to win this game but we must congratulate Scotland and wish them good luck in thier final game."
Tuesday 17 April 2007
Fiji U19s 7 Scotland U19s 11
IRB U19 World Championship
Belfast Harlequins, Belfast
Referee: Dean Richards (England)
Touch judges: Peter Ferguson (Ireland), Joao Mourinha (Portugal)
Half-time: 7-6
FIJI U19s: 15 Seremaia Tagicakibau, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Setoki Butukoro (Seru Baleinatauba 30), 12 Rakuita Vakalalabure, 11 Isikeli Vuruna, 10 Ratu Natubavivi Kasami (Tevita Taga 64), 9 Peni Rokodiva (Vuga Tagicakibau 49), 8 Samuela Vunisa, 7 Uraia Vecenadavui (Manoa Driu 36), 6 John Vugakoto (capt), 5 Temo Vakaloloma (Waqabaca Kotobalavu 61), 4 Josese Bolabasaga Niutini (Tevita Tuiloa 11, Josese Bolabasaga Niutini 13, Tevita Tuiloa 53), 3 Jeke Lalai, 2 Saula Qalomai, 1 Mesake Sotiakivanuayawa
Not used: Peni Kilibau, Jese Cirikisuva, Serpepeli Qaranivalu, Kini Murimurivalu, William Saukuru
Coach: Josua Toakula
Try: Rokodiva, conversion: Butukoro
SCOTLAND U19s: 15 Murray Allan, 14 Lee Jones, 13 Chris Kinloch, 12 Ruairidh Bonner (James Murray 36), 11 Tom Bury (Redha Guedroudj 36), 10 Ruairidh Jackson, 9 Mathew Heeks (Ross Samson 76), 8 Alexandre Wukovits, 7 Steven Burton, 6 Fraser McKenzie (capt, Kevin Bryce 66), 5 Josh Brown (Craig Charters 38), 4 Neale PatricK, 3 Joe Stafford, 2 Adrian Duncan (Ralph McInally 72), 1 Lewis Niven (Gary Strain 46)
Not used: Angus Dixon, Harry Duthie, Craig Simmonds, Stephen McColl
Try: Jone, Penalties: Jackson (2)
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