Pacific Islanders win first rugby test match
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The Pacific Islanders have won their first ever international rugby union test match... stunning Italy at home, 25-17.
It was the ninth time the Islanders had lined up against international opposition and the first time they have tasted success.
Following heavy defeats to England and France over the last two weekends this result was a welcome boost for the team made up of Fijians, Samoans and Tongans.
In other games, New Zealand scored a 20th consecutive victory over Wales stretching back 55 years, coming away convincing 29-9 winners.
South Africa crushed England 42-6 and Ireland won over Argentina 17-3 in Dublin.







