PENNS Place once again became a small part of Fiji on Saturday as the UK Fijians Sevens and 10-a-side tournament returned to Petersfield Rugby Football Club.

To add even more spice to an already sizzling sporting event, the 100-plus players contesting the regular sevens and 10-a-side Masters competition were subject to scorching temperatures and a rock-hard pitch.

Anyone who thought that the conditions would slow the players down were soon shown they should forget that notion, as what followed was a feast of high-octane rugby, played with 100 per cent commitment.

In addition to the Fijian families and friends enthusiastically supporting their teams, there was a large contingent of people from the community who took advantage of the event and came along to witness enjoyable rugby played with heart and soul and the highest level of sporting conduct.

The 10-a-side Masters competition was open to players aged 35 years old and over.

This year the Nakelo Spartans took the honours in the 10-a-side Masters competition, with RA Rooster and Tokatoka UK winning the bowl and plate titles respectively.

In the cup final, newcomers Wainimala Boys defeated the returning Nadroga Stallions, with Adre Vasuitoga judged to be the player of the final.

The trophies were presented by Petersfield Mayor Hilary Ayer, who returned to the event for her second successive year.