Skipper has Become Competitive: Naitokani
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua centre Michael Naitokani believes the Skipper Cup has become more competitive when compared to previous years.
Veitokani was released from the Drua to play for Nadroga in the Skipper Cup last Saturday to gain game time. He is again named in this weekend’s starting line-up. Naitokani said the focus is the clash against defending Skipper Cup champions Suva at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka, this afternoon.
“We look forward to the challenge,” he said.
Similar sentiment was echoed by bustling Nadroga No.8 Jioji Kunavula who said they have worked on their mistakes and is ready for
Suva.
Nadroga co-coach Aca Ratuva said although they had a slow start but it is their ability to execute their game plan which enabled them to win.
“We’re expecting a tough tussle because Suva is not a new team. They know what to expect as they have a good set of players.” Nadroga co-coach Sireli Bobo highlighted that they are on a mission to hoist the Skipper Cup and the INKK Mobile FarebrotherSullivan Trophy at the end of the season.
Bobo who recently got his World Rugby Level 3 coaching said they are working hard towards the goals they have set.
LINE-UPS
NADROGA U20: 1 Wame
Rokotubuna, 2 Naikahau Matalau, 3 Manoa Turaga, 4 Epeli Rabalotu, 5 Tevita Soroutu, 6 Kini Salabogi, 7 Isimeli Glenville, 8 Joeli Ratusala, 9 Samuela Ledua, 10 Anasa Tutu, 11 Iliesa Ratubalavu, 12 Amenatave Magimagi, 13 Vanavasa Limavatu, 14 Semesa Volavola (captain), 15 Sefanaia Tokaduadua.
Reserves: 16 Jemesa Tulele, 17 Antonio Eravatu, 18 Aseri Kunavore, 19 Jonacani Delasau, 20 Niko
Sautu, 21 Sikeli Kama, 22 Sailasa Vosabalavu, 23 Eroni Tuisese.
NADROGA SENIORS: 1 Onisa Seru, 2 Ratunaisa Navuma (captain), 3 Kilione Tabakau, 4 Aporosa Matakasa, 5 Joveci Naika, 6 Sikeli Mawalu, 7 Simeli Naituvi, 8. Jioji Kunavula, 9 Taitusi Lulusini, 10 Meli Kurisaru, 11 Kelevi Cavuduadua, 12 Peni Kadralevu, 13.
Michael Naitokani, 14 Anare Tuitai, 15. Jack Volavola.
Reserves: 16 Josh Kina, 17 Qalitia Saumaimuri, 18 Atama Waqa, 19 Peceli Mahikula, 20 Saimone Nakibo, 21 Pita Nalevu, 22. Nacani Uluiviti. 23 Sikeli Basiyalo
SUVA SENIORS: 1 Sireli Fa, 2 Joeli Nainoca, 3 Inoke Ravuiwasa, 4 Nadidi Taginiselala, 5 Apolosi Tora, 6 Mateo Rabaka, 7 Ioane Ligatabu, 8 Mosese Naiova, 9 Terio Tamani, 10 Enele Malele, 11 Levani Kurumudu, 12 John Stewart, 13 Kavekini Tanivanuakula, 14 Savenaca Uluibau, 15 Inia Tawalo.
Reserves: 16 Sireli Narawa, 17 Uraia Merikula, 18 Isikeli Lumelume, 19 Soro Tuifagalele, 20 Meli Nabura, 21 Joseva Vesikara, 22 Watisoni Sevutia, 23 Sakiusa Siqila.