A penalty try on the stroke of full-time at Lawaqa Park saw the Sharks dump defending champions, the Stallions, 18-14 in Round Four of the Colonial Cup on Saturday.

The win takes the Sharks to second in the standings and almost guarantees them a spot in the semi-finals, whilst the Stallions must now defeat the Crusaders next week to avoid the ignominy of being knocked out early.

The Sharks dotted down a try and a dropped goal in the first spell to lead 8-6 at the breather. But the hosts returned in the second spell crossing over for a try and a penalty goal to take the lead 14-8.

 Naitasiri fly-half Amani Bosenawai kicked another three-pointer in the 72nd minute to narrow the deficit 14-11. Though time was not on their side the Sharks remained cool-headed into the last five minutes of play. And this paid off when they were awarded a penalty try a minute from full-time. Bosenawai converted the try to seal the win.

Quotes:
Joji Rinakama (Stallions coach):
“Our boys made a lot of mistakes and took wrong options but the Sharks played a good game. The Sharks really played well especially Amani Bosenawai.”

Ifereimi Tawake (Sharks coach):
“The boys played according to the game plan. We attacked the Stallions in their own half and I must also praise our defence and the fact we played good 80-minute game.”


Saturday 15 March 2008
Stallions 14 Sharks 18
Colonial Cup Round 4
Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka
Half-time: 6-8
Referee: Napolioni Locoloco
Att: 2,000

STALLIONS: 15 Jonetani Ratu, 14 Epeli Vuicuvu, 13 Peni Tiko, 12 Timoci Mule, 11 Akariva Satavu (Maika Koroi 21), 10 Kaminieli Neiqisa (Jonetani Ralulu 49), 9 Seveci Taka (Seru Naqasima 58), 8 Josefa Nagata, 7 Aca Ratuva, 6 Rupeni Nasiga, 5 Sikeli Donu (yellow card 31-40), 4 Filipe Kuruvoli (Asi Mocelutu 65), 3 Apisai Turukawa (capt), 2 Seremaia Naoriori, 1 Tiko Matawalu
Not used: Alivereti Bure, Peni Ranitu, Tevita Tuilawalawa
Coach: Joji Rinakama
Try: Turukawa; Pen goals: Neiqisa (2); Ralulu

SHARKS: 15 Setareki Koroilagilagi, 14 Vereimi Vilitati, 13 Masi Naoma, 12 Josefa Satini, 11 Apisalome Waqabaca, 10 Amani Bosenawai, 9 Netani Koroi (Jock Luita 63), 8 Timoci Vakadranu (yellow card 28-37), 7 Sailosi Rabonaqica, 6 Kolinio Vasuilagi, 5 Joeli Lutumailagi (Lemeki Laqere 63), 4 Mosese Fatiaki, 3 Sireli Temo, 2 Viliame Veikoso, 1 Setefano Savuoca
Not used: Warua Aritema, Viliame Rokobuli, Anare Bana, Isoa Rokobici, Koroi Yavala
Coach: Ifereimi Tawake
Try: Waqabaca, Penalty try; Conversion: Bosenawai; Pen goal: Bosenawai; Drop goal: Bosenawai

Colonial Man of the Match: Rupeni Nasiga (Stallions)

Scoring Sequence (Stallions’ scores shown first):
2min – TRY SHARKS, Waqabaca; conversion Bosenawai (missed) – 0-5
7min – PEN GOAL STALLIONS, Neiqisa – 3-5
13min – DROP GOAL SHARKS, Bosenawai – 3-8
19min – PEN GOAL STALLIONS, Neiqisa – 6-8
26min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Bosenawai (missed) – 6-8
32min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Bosenawai (missed) – 6-8
35min – DROP GOAL SHARKS, Bosenawai (missed) – 6-8
37min – PEN GOAL STALLIONS, Neiqisa (missed) – 6-8
Half-time
54min – PEN GOAL STALLIONS, Ralulu – 9-8
61min – TRY STALLIONS, Turukawa, conversion Ralulu (missed) – 14-8
72min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Bosenawai – 14-11
79min – PEN TRY SHARKS, conversion Bosenawai – 14-18
Full-time

U20s:
Stallions 17 Sharks 8 (h-t: 14-3)