5 Dec 2015

Sport:No surprises expected in Oceania Junior Trophy decider

12:00 pm on 5 December 2015

Fiji and Tonga are well aware of each others strengths going into this afternoon's Oceania Junior Trophy decider in Suva.

Fiji piled on the points against Vanuatu at the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Champs.

Fiji piled on the points against Vanuatu at the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Champs. Photo: Fiji Rugby

The traditional rivals are unbeaten so far after comprehensive victories against Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

The Tongan team have identified Fiji's skillful backline as their biggest weapon while Fiji assistant coach Keli Leawere says Tonga's gameplan is no secret.

"Tonga will be a physical team - they've got a few big boys. We know it won't be an easy game. Yes, we've got a good backline. As long as the forwards win the set pieces and get the ball for the backs [we will be ok]. If not then it will be a hard day at the office for the backs. The team that makes less mistakes and keeps the ball will come out victorious."

The winner of today's final round-robin match will qualify for next year's second tier Junior World Trophy in Zimbabwe.

Tonga were too strong for Papua New Guinea at the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Champs.

Tonga were too strong for Papua New Guinea at the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Champs. Photo: Fiji Rugby