Benetton maintain unbeaten start to season with victory over Lions

Benetton maintained their unbeaten start to the BKT United Rugby Championship with a hard-fought 15-10 home victory over the Emirates Lions.

Tries from Malakai Fekitoa – the first for the former New Zealand and current Tonga international in Benetton colours – and Ignacio Mendy saw the Italians edge home at the Stadio Monigo.

Jordan Hendrikse kicked a penalty and Sanele Nohamba converted replacement prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye’s second-half try to level the scores at 10-10 in the final quarter.

Kwagga Smith cameo

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Kwagga Smith cameo

But Jacob Umaga’s floated pass allowed Mendy to make the corner nine minutes from time, allowing Benetton to build on their opening-day win at Cardiff and draw with Munster.