The Naitasiri 15's rugby team has walked away with the first place and is $5,000 richer with one more round of competition still left in the Digicel Cup competition.

The Reverand Joji Rinakama coached side defeated Namosi 36 - 22 yesterday to secure the first place with 43 points and also will be rewarded with $5,000 dollars.

The win also means they will secure a home semifinal with an opponent to be known next Saturday after the completion of the last round.

In other results yesterday the race for the semifinal spot is still wide open with Nadroga thumping Ovalau 59-13, Suva ended their 23 years losing streak beating Nadi 16-14, Lautoka defeated Navosa 31-5, Northland proved too strong for Rewa winning 20-7 and Tailevu beat Tavua 42-29.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi