A promising young Prop who got his first taste of Top 14 action this season.
Castres Prop Atunaisa Sokobale made his Top 14 debut on the weekend, coming off the bench in their 59-12 loss to Toulouse.
It was a baptism of fire for the 20 year old former Sigatoka Methodist student. Up against one of the best sides in the competition, he was thrust into the contest early in the 2nd half, playing 20 minutes in his first shift.
Castres scrum struggled all night but positive signs for the young lad getting an opportunity this early in his career.
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 14 | Castres | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 14 | 2025- | Castres | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
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Fiji escaped Malaga with a 41-33 win over Spain to finish their November tour with 1 win and 2 losses.
Trailing by 9 points with 15 minutes remaining, the Flying Fijians scored through a barnstorming run from young prop Atunaisa Sokobale in the 66th minute followed by the try that would ultimately be the difference by Joji Nasova in the 73rd minute.
Halfback Simione Kuruvoli scored 2 tries while Elia Canakaivata also got on the scoresheet early.
Fiji finish the year with a 5-3 record. Their wins against Scotland, Tonga, Samoa, Canada and Japan with defeats against Australia, England and France.
Castres Prop Atunaisa Sokobale made his Top 14 debut on the weekend, coming off the bench in their 59-12 loss to Toulouse.
It was a baptism of fire for the 20 year old former Sigatoka Methodist student. Up against one of the best sides in the competition, he was thrust into the contest early in the 2nd half, playing 20 minutes in his first shift.
Castres scrum struggled all night but positive signs for the young lad getting an opportunity this early in his career.