The Western State Maroons women’s team created history clinching game one of the Pherrus Vanua State of Origin beating the Eastern State Blues by 12-4 at the ANZ Stadium in Suva this afternoon.
“We created history today and I could never be prouder of the girls,” said manager Nanise Tuqiri.
“To come away from home, and for most of these girls, it’s their first time to play at the ANZ Stadium and to go back with the win, there are no words,” Tuqiri said.
“To the West, this win is for you.”
The Maroons scored a try on either side of the half through fullback Alesi Naudu and hooker Kelera Kalidredre with right centre Natasha Caqusa adding the conversions.
Blues fullback Asenaca Diranuve scored the side’s only try.
Teams:
Maroons line-up:
1. Alesi Naudu
2. Limiva Tuvou
3. Josivini Ratunivatulele
4. Natasha Caqusa
5. Ilisapeci Voliti
6. Unaisi Baleivione
7. Ana Tukere
8. Qivi Seavula
9. Adi Kelera Kalidredre
10. Laisayani Dakolo
11. Titilia Raibe
12. Ivamere Lala
13. Karavaki Lutumailagi
Reserves:
14. Sabina Rasedra
15. Lidia Mereadani
16. Lowami Raikari
17. Olimiva Tinaitamana
Blues line-up:
1. Asenaca Diranuve
2. Selai Raraki
3. Tara Tagiveitaua
4. Sainimere Saumaki
5. Salote Botei
6. Melaia Ligairi
7. Vasemaca Rabenibukelevu
8. Merekila Wekana
9. Gloria Cama
10. Elenoa Tumuri
11. Salote Sukakinamena
12. Lusia Lawakelu
13. Akisi Lewaniqila
Reserves:
14. Aseri Loko
15. Virisila Buagalala
16. Salote Sukakinamena
17. Luisa Lawakeli
