Fijian strong men rule the Rebels boys

By BEN JAYCOCK

FIJIAN Drua secured their first-ever Super Rugby win as they overcame winless Aussie strugglers Mel-bourne Rebels 31-26.The newcomers trailed 14-0 courtesy of Young Tonumaipea’s and James Hanson’s converted tries, either side of Ratu Rotu-isolia’s yellow card.But the Drua replied just before half-time with a Onisi Ratave try that was followed by further scores in the second half by Vilive Miramira and Apisalome Vota to take the lead.The Rebels hit back through Tonumaipea’s second but 12 points from the boot of fly-half Teti Tella secured ...

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