Veteran player Michael Jennings netted a hat-trick as the Vodafone Fiji Bati dominated the Cook Islands with a score of 56-6 in their second match of the NRL Pacific Bowl Championship in Suva.
The Cook Islands initially took the lead with a try from Rua Ngatikaura, but the Fijians quickly responded, scoring four consecutive tries. Sunia Turuva opened the scoring for Fiji, followed by Jennings who added two more tries. Kitione Kautoga capped off the first half, while Taane Milne converted all tries, giving Fiji a commanding 24-6 lead at halftime.
In the second half, it was all Fiji as they continued their offensive surge, adding six more tries from Semi Valemei (two tries), Maika Sivo (two tries), Jennings, and Ben Nakubuwai. Milne concluded the match with impressive statistics, including 230 metres run, seven successful conversions, and three offloads.
With this victory, the Fiji Bati remain in contention for the Pacific Bowl and a chance for promotion to the Pacific Cup in 2025. They will now rely on the Cook Islands to secure a win against Papua New Guinea in the upcoming Week 3 match.
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