The Vodafone Flying Fijians lost to Australia A by 32-18 in their second Pacific Nations Cup match at Churchill Park.
Fiji started well with Seta Tamanivalu scoring in the first half and captain Levani Botia testing shortly before half-time.
Teti Tela missed a few penalties and transformations in the first half and was replaced by Ben Volavola in the second period.
Fiji’s last points came from an attempt to block Api Ratuniyarawa with Volavola erring on the conversion.
Filipo Daugunu scored one of Australia A’s four tries.
The Flying Fijians will face Samoa in a must-see match next Saturday at 3.30pm at Churchill Park.
Meanwhile, Samoa defeated Tonga 34-18 in their second match to lead the PNC standings.
Flying Fijians
vs
Australia ATo start! 0 – 0 3 – 0 7 ‘Australia A sends a penalty after a long break from Vinaya Habosi. Teti Tela occupies the 3 points. 11 ‘Hugh Sinclair scores for the first attempt of Australia A. Conversion by. 7 – 3 19 ‘Ben Donaldson throws a penalty for Australia A. 10 – 3 8 -10 23’ Setareki Tamanivalu scores for Fiji after many phases. Conversion lost.
27 ‘Dylan Pietsch responds with an attempt on Australia A.
15 – 8 13 -15
33 ‘Captain Levani Botia is on target but unsuccessful. Conversion lost.
40 ‘Teti Tela misses the penalty. Result in the half.
Australia leads 15 – 13
The second half is already underway! 46 ‘Filipo Daugunu scores for Australia A. conversion good 22 – 13 18 – 22 55’ Try to Apisalome Ratuniyarawa. 63 ‘Intention in Australia. Conversion via. 29 – 18 69 ‘Australia extend their lead to 32 – 18! Australia wins 32 – 18