Although they were the more experienced side having played in the major division in the past years until last year’s relegation, Vatukoula struggled to overcome 2007 Island Zone champion Nakasaleka in Day 1 of the Southern Rally at Lautoka Churchill Park on Monday.

The side did well to lead 10-0 in the break before Nakasaleka put up a strong comeback to penetrate Vatukoula’s weak defence in the second half and slot two tries.

However Vatukoula had the services of sharp kicker Sainivalati Kenatale who kicked two more penalty goals  in the second spell to seal the win.

In other games played on Monday, Ba defeated Yasawa 17-12, Colo North defeated Malolo 23-10 whilst Ra defeated Serua 22-17.

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Monday 18 August 2008
Vatukoula 17 Nakasaleka 12
Southern Rally 2008
Referee: S Takelo
Half-time: 11-0
Att: 500
 

VATUKOULA: 15 Semesa Duruloa, 14 Sisa Benu, 13 Romeo Kini, 12 Josateki Manu, 11 Sanivalati Kenatale, 10 Josateki Guivalu, 9 Kauniasi Nabukadogo, 8 Saimone Nadore, 7 Poasa Raiala, 6 Lusi Seru, 5 Iliaseru Roko, 4 Sikeli Muavou, 3 Wame Lawalawarua, 2 Adriu Naceva, 1 Jone Tuifagalele
Reserves: Jioji Nikola, Eliki Lewakabala, Manueli Raga, Vilimoni Tuiloma, Suliasi Ucanisiga, Suliasi Cuanilawa, Soro Vakacegu
Try: Lewakabala; Penalty goals: Kenatale (4)

NAKASALEKA: 15 Amino Vulakauvaki, 14 Paula Vakaruku, 13 Emosi Vajelo, 12 Josaia Tokoni, 11 Timoci Malanicagi, 10 Jovilisi Yaya, 9 Joeli Matanisiga, 8 Anare Maravu, 7 Vilikesa Vulakauvaki, 6 Rusiate Vatubuli, 5 Asesela Vulakauvaki, 4 Semi Toutou, 3 Mosese Sigabalavu, 2 Eroni Utovou, 1 Paula Kaitani
Reserves: Jorama Duikoso, Wame Belolevu, Lorima Turaga, Saula Tawakeono, Manoa Masi, Usaia Koroi, Navitilai Marau
Tries: Marau, V Vulakauvaki; Conversion:  A Vulakauvaki

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Monday 18 August 2008
Ba 17 Yasawa 12
Southern Rally 2008 Day 1
Referee: Napolioni Locoloco
Half-time: 5-0
Att: 500

BA: 15 Ilai Bulai, 14 Penaia Cokomata, 13 Avorosa Waqatabu, 12 Jo Vunisa, 11 Pita Natoga, 10 Mikaele Dreu, 9 Nauva Tuifagalele, 8 Pio Tuwai (capt), 7 Tevita Delai, 6 Viliame Kuli, 5 Sitiveni Kurivitu, Jone Sito, 3 Apenisa Tukua, 2 Suwani Cava, 1 Osea Sivo
Reserves: Manueli Momo, Eroni Naigada, Apisai Toga, Pio Golea, Tevita Sauniqau, Semisi Lese, Jovesa Gavidi
Tries: Cokomata (2), Natoga; Conversion: Natoga

 YASAWA: 15 Malakai Kunajuke, 14 Mosese Kania, 13 Naelesoni Toqitoqi, 12 Aporosa Tabulawaki, 11 Timoci KAwa, 10 SIreli Lewai, 9 Joseva Rasoni, 8 Tikiko Namata, 7 Peni Tuiteci, 6 Manasa Ravesau, 5 Ponipate Nayagodamu, 4 Taione Ratu, 3 Sikeli Nasau, 2 Sevanaia Rauqe, 1 Eparama Caucau
Reserves: Samu Ramagigi, Onosi, Serevi Loa, Apakuki Waisavu, Kelevi Nava, Apenisa Sabuli, Malakai Vusuinuku
Tries: Kania, Namata; Conversion: Kunajuke

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Monday 18 August 2008
Malolo 10 Colo North 23
Southern Rally 2008 Day 1
Referee: Iliesa Heneriko
Half-time: 10-10
Att: 500

MALOLO: 15 Keni Cagilaba, 14 Akapusi Toge, 13 Iliesa Ravouvou, 12 Josua Vuluma, 11 Kanito Roko, 10 Napolioni Tavukilevu, 9 Alifereti Nasilasila, 8 Sanaila Nasilasila, 7 Paula Nadule, 6 Peniatati Nasovasova, 5 Ilaisa Baleiloa, 4 Semesa Koroi, 3 Akuila Koroi, 2 Jovesa Sadrata, 1 Maikeli Nasila
Reserves: Sikeli Daveta, Esala Vucago, Cakacaka Yabakitini, Rakuro Lalabalavu, Sailasa Raivakadua, Tevita Sadrata, Petaia Tuivuya
Try: Vuluma; Conversion: Tavukilevu; Penalty goal: Tavukilevu

COLO NORTH: 15 Sakiusa Onibure, 14 Seveci Naimasi, 13 Sairusi Kuriserem 12 Amani Dokona, 11 Taniela Vauvau, 10 Sireli Tuiviti, 9 Netani Vauvau, 8 Apenisa Nagata,  7 Senirusi Keteiwai, 6 Masilia Rokoleba, 5 Josefa Nanumi, 4 Tawase Delasau, 3 Onisimo Moli, 2 Sireli Delasau, 1 Senirusi Keteiwai (capt)
Reserves: Noa Nauluwai, Deve Toganivalu, Eroni Laqena, Semisi Keteiwai, E Miramira, Jale Nabenia, Josaia Nabenia
Tries: Naimasi, Moli; Conversions: Vauvau  (2), Penalty goals: Vauvau (3)

Scoring Sequence (Malolo’s points shown first):
5min – PEN GOAL MALOLO, Tavukilevu – 3-0
15min – TRY MALOLO, Vuluma, conversion Tavukilevu – 10-0
16min – PEN GOAL COLO NORTH, Vauvau – 10-3
27min – TRY COLO NORTH, Naimasi, conversion Vauvau – 10-10
Half-time
50min – TRY COLO NORTH Moli; conversion Vauvau – 10-17
55min – PEN GOAL COLO NORTH, Vauvau – 10-20
62min – PEN GOAL COLO NORTH, Vauvau – 10-23
Full-time

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Monday 18 August 2008
Ra 22 Serua 17
Southern Rally 2008 Day 1
Half-time: 12-0
Att: 500

RA: 15 Marika Rasuaki, 14 Rusiate Tikolevu, 13 Nacanieli Ligairi, 12 Ilai Nameke, 11 Sekove Sareki, 10 Mataiasi Ramuria, 9 Jone Batirerega, 8 Kini Namoumou, 7 Filipe Koroikai, 6 Loga Tuinabuna, 5 Isei Navutovuto, 4 Kilioni Koro, 3 Laisiasa Valesu, 2 Vatemosi Carua,  1 Josefa Tui
Reserves: Semi Koroi, Naiyawa Gonetuka, Eremasi Vuli, Mosese Kaitani, Marika Saku, Asaeli Cokula, Poasa Rabera

SERUA: 15 lasaro Nayacalevu, 14 Wame Waqavanua, 13 Sitiveni Natoutagane, 12 Luke Vidovi (yellow card 25-34), 11 Iliesa NAqaravatu, 10 Ropate Labalaba, 9 Semesa Masi, 8 Suliano Lorima, 7 Inosi Bakeiwai, 6 Uraia Torau, 5 Temesia Vaudula, 4 Iosefo Rasese, 3 Eremasi Batibasaga, 2 Viliame Rasila, 1 Lasaro Cakacaka
Reserves: Waisale Baravi, Aporosa Dawalevu, Epeli Rabalotu, Eroni Namata, Kameli Tabaiwalu, Wame Savou, Aloesi Qio

Scoring Sequence (Ra’s scores shown first):
5min – TRY RA, Nameke, conversion Ramuria – 7-0
15min – TRY RA, Navutovuto, conversion Ramuria (missed) – 12-0
Half-time
57min – TRY SERUA, Rasese, conversion Labalaba – 12-7
75min – TRY SERUA, Rasese, conversion Labalaba (missed) – 12-12
79min – DROP GOAL RA, Raimuria – 15-12
80min – TRY RA, Ramuria; conversion Ligairi – 22-12
Half-time

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