A hooker with a high workrate and tackling efficiency. After nearly a decade in the Top 14 with Racing and formerly Brive, the tireless Hooker joined Oyonnax in their quest for return to the Top 14.
Oyonnax posted their first successful fortnight this season after a hard fought win over Agen in their own backyard.
Peniami Narisia started at Hooker, made 7 carries for not much gain, 6 tackles with 1 dominant tackle and 1 turnover won. At lineout Oyonnax completed at 80% of their 10 throw-ins.
Peniami Narisia scored his first try of the season in Oyonnax’ big win over the in-form Soyaux 50-21.
He latched onto the back of a lineout maul close to the opposition tryline before breaking off to score but not before wrestling to get it down.
Apart from his try he made 7 carries for 11 metres and 6 tackles, missing 2. He was strong at lineout with Oyonnax completing at 92%.
They move into 11th position with a tough road trip to Agen in round 12.
Peniami Narisia made his return for Oyonnax – his first game of the season.
He came off the bench in the 54th minute of their big win over Valence 55-8.
2 carries and 100% with his defensive work with 7 tackles from 7 attempts with 2 dominant tackles.
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro D2 | Oyonnax | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro D2 | 2024-2025 | Oyonnax | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Top 14 | 2022-2024 | Racing 92 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top 14 | 2015-2022 | Brive | 50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Pro D2 | 2018-2019 | Brive | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Flying Fijians | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oyonnax were big winners on Friday night, defeating the in-form Soyaux 50-21.
Hooker Peniami Narisia broke away from a lineout maul in the 59th minute to score a try.
Former Fijian Drua Lock Leone Rotuisolia also made his return from injury, his first match since his debut in round 3.