3 Nov 2016

Sport: Niue complete series sweep vs SA Rhinos

11:40 am on 3 November 2016

The Niue rugby league team thrashed South Africa 44-0 to complete a series clean sweep in Pretoria.

Kick-off was delayed for more than an hour due to adverse weather, with the players forced back inside the changing rooms when lightning struck.

The Rock won the first test 50-22 at the weekend and finish atop the Tri-Series standings, after Lebanon withdrew from the tournament more than a month ago.

Niue earned the maximum six world rankings points from their two test victories and are likely to climb from their current position of 31st in the world.

The Niue squad in training before leaving for South Africa.

The Niue squad in training before leaving for South Africa. Photo: Facebook / Niue Rugby League