Played at ANZ National Stadium, Seseli Donu opened the scoring for the hosts in the 10^th minute before Patricia Raikadroka, who played for Fiji in June, responded for Australia nine minutes later.

But a try by Vasiti Ramotiqa in the 26^th minute ensured Sims' Bulikula led 8-4 at half-time.

After the resumption, Michaela Peck came up with a crucial one-on-one strip for the visitors before Raikadroka crossed for her second try on the next set - making it 8-all after 45 minutes.

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The hosts regained their advantage six minutes later when Asena Rokomarama dived over and with Sereana Naitokatoka's conversion, the lead was six.

But two quick tries from Peck (59^th minute) and Raikadroka (63rd), as well as a conversion from Kirra Dibb made it 18-14.

The game was iced for the PM's XIII in the 74^th minute with Kristine Vaalepu scoring her team's fifth try.