The Nadroga rugby team successfully defended the first challenge for the Fare Brother Trophy from neighbours Navosa in what was a thrilling showdown at Lawaqa Park.

The stallions with the inclusion of majority of the FMF Flying Fijians players won the double-header clash by 41 points to 8.

Speaking to Legend FM sports Nadroga coach Joji Rinakama said that the Navosa team really upset their game plan and gave them a good run for their money.