Sireli Maqala, the utility back for the Flying Fijians, continues to impress in the French Top 14 league, achieving a remarkable milestone by scoring his 10th try of the season. His latest achievement contributed to Bayonne’s convincing 33-12 victory over Castres.
The 2021 Olympic gold medalist in sevens rugby maintains his dominant position at the top of the try-scoring leaderboard after participating in 13 matches. In an impressive display, Maqala caught a deflected pass and sprinted 60 meters without any opposition to cross the try line.
Additionally, Luke Tagi, another representative from the Flying Fijians, played for Bayonne in the second half of the match. On the opposing side, Castres featured Vilimoni Botitu at the centre position, while veteran Leone Nakarawa was part of the match day roster.
In other notable matches today, Pau triumphed over RC Vannes with a score of 48-24 and Montpellier narrowly defeated Clermont with a score of 22-18.
The ongoing success of Fijian players in international leagues highlights their exceptional talent and skill, bringing pride to their nation and inspiring future rugby players. The strong performances by Maqala and his teammates are a testament to the depth of Fiji’s rugby talent, which continues to shine on the global stage.
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