The Nadroga rugby team has defended the HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy in style by thrashing Tailevu 57-0 this afternoon at Lawaqa Park.

The Nadroga outfit was just too good and outclassed Tailevu mainly in the second half.

The Stallions scored nine tries in the match.

Nadroga led 8-0 at half time with a try to Iliesa Ratuva.

Esala Navori, Ratunaisa Rukutabua, Ulaiyasi Lawavou and Mitieli Nacagilevu scored a try each for Nadroga while Samu Cava and Nemani Camainakelo got two tries each in the second half.

Mitieli Nacagilevu receives the Man of the Match award (Photo: FRU)

Nacagilevu was named the Man of the Match and received $250.

Nadroga now also has increased its winning streak to 32 games.

Nadroga will play Namosi next weekend.

Meanwhile, Lautoka defeated Naitasiri Bulls 22-10 in the promotion relegation match.

The Tailevu rugby team before the match (Photo: FRU)