Fiji beats Tonga 26-16

Fiji has just taken out third place in the SP Brewery Pacific Cup rugby league with a 26-16 win over Tonga at the Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby.

Fiji led 10-4 at halftime, but Tonga fought back in the second half to level 10-10.

Both tries scored a try apiece after that to level 16-16 before Fiji turned on the flair with two quick tries in the later part of the match to win the game.

Fiji 26 (Akuila Vate 2, Joseteki Ravueti 2, Iowane Divavesi tries; Wesley Naiqama 3 goals) bt Tonga 16 Richard Fa’aoso 2, Joel Taufa’auo tries; Eddy Paea 2 goals).

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