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 TEIVOVO.COM – COLONIAL CUP
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Saturday 3 March 2007
Sharks 5 Highlanders 20
Colonial Cup Round 5
Ganilau Park, Savusavu
Half-time: 0-17
Referee: Joeli Tubu
Crowd: 2,500
SHARKS: 15 Penaia Vakaruru, 14 Jo Sesevu, 13 Gabirieli Lovobalavu, 12 Isoa Rokobici, 11 Apisalome Waqabaca, 10 Jack Prasad (capt), 9 Jock Luita, 8 Timoci Vakadranu, 7 Samu Vakaruru (Lemeki Laqere 52-57), 6 Viliame Gonevulavula (Lemeki Laqere 63), 5 Mosese Fatiaki (Akuila Matanibukaca 54), 4 Kolinio Vasuilagi, 3 Maikeli Evans, 2 Maciu Vakaruru (Peter McComber 63), 1 Remesio Ravuiwasa (Fakamatua Laupula 57)
Not used: Aliposo Bueta, Aporosa Beranaliva, Penaia Yavala
Coach: Rayne Simpson
Try: Laupula
HIGHLANDERS: 15 Manueli Nawalu (Josefa Satini 62), 14 Paulo Tiko (Aloisio Buto 62), 13 Daniele Tabuakuru, 12 Kelemedi Bola, 11 Marika Vakacegu, 10 Sisa Waqa, 9 Waisale Vatuvoka (Valerio Racika 69), 8 Koresi Ledua (Apenisa Ratugoleanavanua 70), 7 Samuela Bola, 6 Dale Tonawai (capt), 5 Mitieli Cama (Deryck Thomas 65), 4 Sainivalati Vunibola, 3 Sunia Koto, 2 Bill Gadolo (Aisake Tarogi 69), 1 Alefoso Yalayalatabua (Naca Seru 75)
Coach: Etuate Waqa
Tries: Yalayalatabua, Tiko; Conversions: Vakacegu (2); Penalty goals: Vakacegu (2)
Colonial Player of the Match ($100): Dale Tonawai (Highlanders)
Scoring sequence (Sharks’ points shown first):
7min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu (missed) – 0-0
15min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu (missed) – 0-0
17min – TRY HIGHLANDERS, Yalayalatabua; conversion Vakacegu – 0-7
30min – TRY HIGHLANDERS, Tiko; conversion Vakacegu – 0-14
40min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu – 0-17
Half-time
64min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu (missed) – 0-17
72min – TRY SHARKS, Laupula; conversion Prasad (missed) – 5-17
75min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu – 5-20
Full-time
Age grade results:
U19s – Sharks 6 Highlanders 17
U21s – Sharks 10 Highlanders 12
Quotes:
Ili Tabua (FMF Flying Fijians coach):
“A good crowd came out today but unfortunately the Sharks were just not able to spark themselves to a win. Jack Prasad had a very quite game and the backline was quite out of focus in most facets of play. The Highlanders boasted a more experienced line-up and so they made better decisions than the Sharks which eventually won them the game. Sunia Koto and Bill Gadolo contributed immensely to the Highlanders front row given the wealth of experience from having played for Fiji. I will be naming the two teams for the Pacific Rugby Cup next week and by the looks of it, a number of guys in today’s match will be called up.”
Isei Rayawa (Highlanders manager):
“This win was very important for us especially since we were playing on Sharks home turf and many thought we were going to lose here today. We stuck to the game plan and that was to run the ball. We made some mistakes but I am thankful we came out winners today. The boys all played exceptionally well and I am very thankful to all of them. Next up is the semi-finals and we will give no other than our best.”
Rayne Simpson (Sharks coach):
“The Highlanders capitalised on our mistakes and that’s how they won. Our loss today was because of the many little errors which we should not have made. I have had a great time working with this side and given more time, they would be great. The Highlanders had some big names and my side was, in a way, fighting an uphill battle, but I am proud with their performance.
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