The Naitasiri Highlanders team has defended the Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy after they beat the capital city side Suva 12-9 at the Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon.

Naitasiri scored two tries, the first from Joe Ravulovulo in the first half and the second came from Senivalati Vunibola in the 39th minute of the second half and was converted by Kolinio Vunaki.

Suva's scores came from three penalties, two to Waisale Beci and one to Iliavi Satala.

The Man of the Match award went to Naitasiri's tight head prop, Vesi Rarawa.

Naitasiri will now prepare for the next match against Lautoka next Saturday.