The Fiji Under 20 rugby team was thrashed 53-7 by the New Zealand Under 20 in their opening match of the Under 20 Oceania Rugby Championship at Bond University on the Gold Coast in Australia last night.

Epeli Momo of Fiji was sent off minutes into the second half for a dangerous tackle on New Zealand halfback Leroy Carter.

But the power of the New Zealand scrum, and lineout play, marked a difference and ball handling ensured plenty of continuity which stretched the Fijian defence.

Ilaisa Droasese scored Fiji’s only try in the match.

Scorers: New Zealand Under‑20 53 (Sam Gilbert, Quinn Tupaea 2, Tupou Vaa'i 2, Leroy Carter, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Shilo Klein tries; Fergus Burke 2 con, pen; Rivez Reihana 3 con) Fiji Under‑20 7 (Ilaisa Droasese tries; Tokumotutame Sailo con). 

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