The Northland rugby side opened the Digicel Cup round 9 match with a major upset when they stormed past Naitasiri 15-13 in a sterling performance at Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park, in Nausori last night.

Northland won four of 11 games last season and was placed eighth in the standing compared to Naitasiri, who finished third but they took Naitasiri head on and displayed a performance, filled with character and no shortage of skill.

In another Digicel cup match last night, Nadi defeated Rewa by 29 points to 7.

Meanwhile, Tailevu will take on Nadroga today in a double header clash. This match apart from the Digicel Cup is also for the Farebrother Sullivan Cup, which they currently hold. The match will kickoff at 3pm at Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.