Barbarians v Fiji Match Reports
The Barbarians scored six tries to beat Fiji 40-7 in poor weather conditions at the Kingspan Stadium. Five of the Baa-Baas' tries were converted by man-of-the-match Robert du Preez in a faultless display, before he handed over kicking duties to the retiring Martin Muller for the final conversion attempt. Fiji could only cross the try line once on a frustrating error-strewn evening for the South Sea Islanders. A selection of match reports is listed below:
Barbarians v Fiji - Match Highlights
Barbarians v Fiji - Match Stats
Barbarians: (28) 40
Try: Van Der Merwe (2', 18'), Faddes (6'), Ellis (26'), Mo'unga (76'), Morahan (80')
Conversion: Du Preez (3', 7', 19', 27', 76')
Fiji: (0) 7
Try: Nayacelevu (55')
Conversion: Nadolo (56')
Man of the Match: Robert du Preez (Barbarians)
Barbarians v Fiji - Team Line-ups
Barbarians Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Reggie Goodes (Hurricanes)
- 2 Akker van der Merwe (Lions)
- 3 Ben Franks (London Irish & New Zealand)
- 4 Michael Fatialofa (Hurricanes)
- 5 Sam Carter (Brumbies & Australia)
- 6 Brad Shields (Hurricanes)
- 7 Jordan Taufua (Crusaders)
- 8 Luke Whitelock (Highlanders & New Zealand)
Backs
- 9 Andy Ellis (Crusaders/Kobelco & New Zealand, CAPTAIN)
- 10 Robert du Preez (Stormers)
- 11 Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs/Panasonic & Australia)
- 12 Richard Buckman (Highlanders/Panasonic)
- 13 Tommy Bowe (Ulster & Ireland)
- 14 Matt Faddes (Highlanders)
- 15 Melani Nanai (Blues)
Replacements
- 16 Andrew Ready (Reds)
- 17 Toby Smith (Rebels & Australia)
- 18 Paddy Ryan (Waratahs & Australia)
- 19 Martin Muller (Lions)
- 20 Ruan Ackermann (Lions)
- 21 Ruan Pienaar (Ulster & South Africa)
- 22 Richard Mo'unga (Crusaders)
- 23 Luke Morahan (Force & Australia)
Fiji Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Campese Ma'afu
- 2 Jale Sassen
- 3 Manasa Saulo
- 4 Api Ratuniyawara
- 5 Dom Waqaniburotu
- 6 Nauliu Dawai
- 7 Mosese Voka
- 8 Akapusi Qera (CAPTAIN)
Backs
- 9 Seru Vularika
- 10 Ben Volavola
- 11 Nemani Nadolo
- 12 Albert Vulivuli
- 13 Asaeli Tikorotuma
- 14 Waisea Nayacelevu
- 15 Benito Masilevu
Replacements
- 16 Sunia Koto
- 17 Joeli Veitayaki
- 18 Leeroy Atalifo
- 19 Nemia Soqeta
- 20 Eramasi Radrodro
- 21 Nemia Kenatale
- 22 Metui Talebula
- 23 Vatemo Ravouvou