The Flying Fijians have defeated the Ikale Tahi Tonga side 27-12 in the opening Test match at Churchill Park this afternoon.

Fiji was leading Tonga 21-5 at half time with tries to Vereniki Goneva, Rupeni Nasiga and Kini Murimurivalu.

Inside center, Seremaia Bai was on song with his boots, converting all the 3 tries and added another two penalties in the second half.

Our sister station, Viti FM rugby commentator, Malakai Veisamasama said there was a big improvement from Fiji's PNC lost to Tonga.