13 May 2015

Sport: Winning start for Fiji, Tonga Under 20 rugby teams

11:44 am on 13 May 2015

Fiji and Tonga have made winning starts to the World Rugby Junior Trophy in Portugal.

The Baby Fijians outclassed the host nation 34-19 in Lisbon, while Tonga's Under 20s ran out 35-16 winners against Hong Kong.

Tonga's captain Bill Fukofuka says both teams played a good game but admitted that, as his coach put it "winning was the main thing today".

Next up for Fiji is Georgia with Tonga to face Namibia.

The overall winner will earn promotion to next year's elite Junior Championship.

Fiji taking on Portugal in their opening match at the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

Fiji taking on Portugal in their opening match at the World Rugby Junior Trophy. Photo: World Rugby