16 year old Unaisi Rauluni stole the show in Fiji's 70-29 thrashing of Papua New Guinea in last night's LICI Pacific Netball Series match.
Unaisi Rauluni stood tall among the bigger PNG defenders as she found her way around to score 21 goals after replacing Maria Lutua in the third quarter.
Most of the goals the youngster scored were long range shots.
The Ratu Sukuna Memorial School form six student is the daughter of former Fiji sevens and fifteens rep, the late Vesi Rauluni.
Unaisi, who made her debut for Fiji in the Nations Cup in Singapore last year when she was 15, said she was a bit nervous last night as it was the first time she wore the national jumper at home.
National coach Unaisi Rokoura has named the same seven players that started against PNG to take the court this afternoon at 5:15 against Samoa.
Meanwhile, the under 21 netball side is building up for the under 21 world championships next year.
The side will play 3 matches against Vanuatu for the development of the game.
Fiji will play Vanuatu in their second match at 3:15 this afternoon.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Youngster stands tall in Fiji victory
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