Vanuatu vs Solomon Islands

[DaneCampbell]

History will be made this Saturday night in Mackay when the Solomon Islands play their first international fixture against fellow Pacific nation Vanuatu.

Interest in the game in Mackay has been high with an expected crowd of approx 2,000-2,500 expected.

Team lineups will be announced tomorrow at 11:30am local time, at match day venue Virgin Australia Stadium.

More info and updates at www.vanuaturugbyleague.com or follow Vanuatu RL on Facebook

 

[DaneCampbell]

Vanuatu have defeated Solomon Islands in Mackay this evening 48-30. A great game of rugby league with a crowd of around 1,600.

 

[biggestbroncosfan]

Vanuatu have defeated Solomon Islands in Mackay this evening 48-30. A great game of rugby league with a crowd of around 1,600.

squads and scorers list?

 

[Benny]

Vanuatu 48 (Robbie Congoo - 3, Joshua Tanner - 2, Javarn White - 2 and Jason Pakoasongi Tries, Joshua Tanner 8/8 Goals)

defeated

Solomon Islands 30 (Jesse Tass - 2, Vernon Stewart, Jardine Bobongie, Zac Williams and Harley Bickey Tries. Harley Bickey 3/6 Goals)

Venue: Virgin Australia Stadium, Mackay (Australia)

Crowd: 1,648

Man of Match: Robbie Congoo

By the Clock:

11th Minute: Try Solomon Islands (No.5 – Vernon Stewart)
Solomon Islands 4 – Vanuatu 0.

18th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No. 1 - Javarn White). Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 6 – Solomon Islands 4.

23rd Minute: Try Solomon Islands (No.9 – Jesse Tass). Goal Solomon islands (No.3 – Harley Bickey)

Solomon Islands 10 – Vanuatu 6.

32nd Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.14 – Robbie Congoo). Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 12 – Solomon Islands 10.

35th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 18 – Solomon Islands 10.

38th Minute: Try Solomon Islands (No.9 – Jesse Tass). Goal Solomon islands (No.3 – Harley Bickey)

Vanuatu 18 – Solomon Islands 16.

Half-Time: Vanuatu 18 – Solomon Islands 16.

43rd Minute: Try Solomon islands (No.13 – Jardine Bobongie) Goal Solomon islands (No.3 – Harley Bickey)

Solomon Islands 22 – Vanuatu 18.

55th Minute: Try Solomon islands (No.4 – Zac Williams)

Solomon Islands 26 – Vanuatu 18.

60th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.14 – Robbie Congoo) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Solomon Islands 26 – Vanuatu 24.

65th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.1 – Javarn White) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 30 - Solomon islands 26

67th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 36 – Solomon Islands 26.

70th Minute: Try Solomon Islands (No.3 Harley Bickey)

Vanuatu 36 – Solomon Islands 30.

76th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.14 – Robbie Congoo) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 42 – Solomon Islands 30.

79th Minute: Try Vanuatu (No.3 – Jason Pakoasongi) Goal Vanuatu (No.7 – Joshua Tanner)

Vanuatu 48 – Solomon Islands 30.

Full-Time: Vanuatu 48 – Solomon Islands 30.
Line-Ups:

Vanuatu:


1. Javarn White
2. Alex Phillip
3. Jason Pakoasongi
4. Alex Marango
5. Sweeney Sablan
6. Rob Franklin
7. Joshua Tanner
8. Sam Pierce
9. Anthony Delaivuna
10. Kalpat Steedman
11. Joey Meninga
12. Ben Titoko
13. Samuela Loaloadravu (Captain)

14. Robbie Congoo
15. Tonny Lui
16. Geoffrey Kausei
17. Jean-Pierez Kenie
18. Erick Tosusu
Coach: David Simpson

Solomon Islands:

1. Brydon Sutton
2. Willy Nagas
3. Harley Bickey
4. Zac Williams
5. Vernon Stewart
6. Dallas Anderson
7. Shilo Viti
8. Luke Fatnowaa
9. Jesse Tass
10. Gerrard Tema
11. Paul Tema
12. Ewan Tass
13. Jardine Bobongie (Captain)

14. Will Naitoro
16. Jacob Yatta
17. Tuteti Tapera
18. Andrew Stime
20. Aaron Farweather

Coach: Kev Taylor

 

[deal.with.it]

Wasnt jardine bobongie named for vanuatu in the last couple years?

 

[DaneCampbell]

Match report at: http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/vanuatu-piles-points-against-solomon-islands/2042560/

Also check out the photo gallery for images of the event.