The Swire Shipping Fiji Warriors have defeated Tonga A 54-14 in their first match of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge this evening.

Eroni Mawi played a strong game as he scored Fiji's first points in the match bringing their points up 5-0.

Fiji's second try came winger Tira Patterson while Tonga answered with a converted try to close the gap 7-10.

John Dyer and Veramu Dikidikilati gave a boost to Fiji as they scored a try each giving Fiji a lead of 22-7.

Junior Tagi extended Fiji's lead while Tonga scored before halftime.

Fiji lead at the end of the first half 29-14.

Fiji dominated the second half keeping Tonga away from their try line.

Mawi scored Fiji's first try in the second half, Tuidraki extended their lead with another try giving Fiji a lead of 39-14.

Dikidikilati and Patterson each scored a try for the Fijian Warriors adding on to their points 49-14.

Tuidraki scored the last try of the game.

Warriors captain, Frank Lomani says they will now focus on the next game and that he is happy to get a win on the first time he captained an international team.

Fijian Warriors will now face Junior Japan on Tuesday at 5pm while Samoa A Wilmer take on Tonga at 2.30pm with games to be held at the ANZ Stadium.

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