Barbarians upset defending champions
The Fiji Barbarians showed they have the style as they got the territory and the possession and their try came from Josevata Naisilisili and two penalty kicks to Jaoji Dakuvula.
Digicel Fiji 7s captain Emosi Vucago came in the second half and greatly inspired the team and also contributed a lot to the win.
Defending Pacific Rugby Cup champions, Fiji Warriors were given a good run for their money in the first match this afternoon as they were tied at 13-all with the Fiji Barbariansat half time.
The Rupeni Nasiga captained side scored the winning try from tight head prop Vesi Rarawa in the stroke of full time, to deny the Warriors in kicking off their campaign in a winning style.
Barbarians coach Penisoni Uluiviti said his boys played their heart out yesterday and although most of his players are new to top level rugby, they showed their worth against the experience Warriors outfit.
Warriors assistant coach Sale Sorovaki said that they were unfortunate to give the game away in the last minute of play and his players will now need to lift their performance in their next game.
On Monday at Churchill Park in Lautoka the Fiji Barbarians takes on the Tau'uta Reds at 2pm and the Fiji Warriors will be up against Upolu Samoa at 5pm.
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