Soyaux won their 2nd away match of the season, beating the struggling Mont de Marsan 16-6 in Saturday night.

Avakuki Niusalelekitoga played his 3rd straight match since making his debut. He was used off the bench, making his entry in the 64th minute.

Didn’t see much of the ball with 1 carry in his short stint. 4 tackles defensively with 1 dominant tackle.

Soyaux return home next weekend, hosting Aurillac.

Avakuki Niusalelekitoga scored his first try in the Pro D2 for Soyaux. After a solid showing in his debut last weekend, he started at Centre against one of the competition heavyweights in Oyonnax.

He powered onto the ball at the end of the first half to score Soyaux’ first 5 pointer and his first career try at Pro level.

Was contained well with only 4 carries registered and 8 tackles defensively.

Avakuki Niusalelekitoga made his Pro D2 debut for Soyaux in their home match against 3 time Grand Finalists Grenoble.

The former Fiji U20 rep started on the bench and entered the game in the 62 minute. Soyaux hit the lead shortly after his entry into the game through academy teammate Paul Berges on a stunning 50 metre run.

They held on to win the game 34-28 after a tense final few minutes. Niusalelekitoga didn’t see much in terms of attack but defensively had to make 2 crucial tackles including one where he dislodged the ball and forced a turnover.

A solid 20 minute first shift for the young flyer.