Setareki Bituniyata scored 2 tries for Provence in their loss to Oyonnax.

The first came in the opening minute with the home side looking to score the opening points but their attacking raid was snuffed out by the former Toulouse winger who took an intercept and ran 90 metres untouched.

His second try was just before halftime, from close range he picked up from the base of the ruck, and fought off 3 defenders to touch down.

He finished with 107 metres, the most in the game and also churned out 13 tackles defensively with 3 dominant tackles.

The home side kicked 2 penalties in the final 15 minutes to win 30-25.

Setareki Bituniyata’s hot start to the Pro D2 season sees the former Toulouse winger lead several attacking categories statistically.

Despite playing only 4 of 5 matches, he is first in the competition for linebreaks (6), beaten the most defenders (22) made the most metres (518) and is 2nd overall for offloads with 9.

Provence returned to the winners circle, beating Dax 42-15. Bituniyata’s 17 carries were the most in the game, he also made the most offloads (5) and beat 5 defenders.

Provence suffered their 3rd loss of the season, scoring only 1 try in their heavy loss to Vannes. It was the perfect opportunity for the visitors to test themselves against one of the competition heavyweights given they themselves are considered to challenge for the title.

Vannes were far too strong, winning 40-7.

Setareki Bituniyata came into the game on the back of a 5 star effort against Biarritz but like the rest of his side, were frustrated with a brick wall defence.

He topped the carries in the game with 11 and also beat the most defenders with 5 but turned the ball over twice. He finished the game on the sideline due to a 75th minute yellow card.

Setareki Bituniyata put in a career performance this morning for Provence who were big winners over Biarritz 52-10.

The former Toulouse flyer scored 3 tries, set up 2 more, ran for nearly 160 metres and beat 10 defenders.
He was also denied a try and another try assist!

It was his 2nd match for the club since making his first appearance last weekend and the Nadroga native delivered a 5 star effort.

Missing for Provence was Albert Tuisue and Johnny Dyer for Biarritz.