Rugby

Naikabula scores in Japan win

Akuila Cama Deputy News Manager [email protected]

August 26, 2024 12:07 pm

Jone Naikabula scored a try for Japan [Source: Shutterstock]

Fiji born Jone Naikabula scored a try for Japan in Pacific Nations Cup win over Canada in Vancouver today.

The winger ran from 40 meters out to score a brilliant try in their 55-20 win.

Lock Warner Dearns managed to score a double while there were other tries by Tomoki Osada, Seungsin Lee, Dylan Riley, Kanji Shimokawa and Malo Tuitama.

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Round two of PNC starts on Saturday with Samoa hosting Tonga at Apia Park while USA takes on Canada next Monday.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are on a bye this week and they’ll take on Tonga next weekend at Teufaiva Park.

Fiji thumped Samoa 42-16 last Friday.

You can watch all PNC games live on FBC Sports.

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