The Nadroga rugby team will be coming out in full force as they defend the prestigious HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy against Naitasiri at Prince Charles Park, Nadi on Saturday.

Nadroga Rugby Union president Tiko Matawalu said like their opponents they are gunning for a win and would make use of all their chances.

“Preparing to play against Naitasiri is not easy,” he said.

“We have to look at all areas in all extract of the game to ensure that we leave no stone unturned before we actually run into the field. We are preparing to win and so is Naitasiri.

“It’s just a matter of playing your cards right on the day and this will depend on the players in the field.

“So in terms of preparation we are doing well.

“Our confidence will be on the players and the confidence of our players, will be upon themselves if they play on that particular match.”

Matawalu added that the Stallions would not back down against Naitasiri.

“We haven’t had any new inclusions, most of the players have been in the system for the last two to three years and we don’t have many changes in the team that played last week.

“We bring our best team every week and the team that we select each week is the best for that particular week.”

Seniloli for naitasiri?

The Naitasiri rugby team like Nadroga wasted no time yesterday as they announced their line-up for Saturday’s HFC Bank Farebrother Challenge. Coach Reverend Jioji Rinakama is yet to decide on whether Vodafone Flying Fijian halfback Henry Seniloli is going to start against the Stallions.

Naitasiri line-up: 1. Joeli Veitayaki (vice-captain), 2. Jerry Naureure, 3. Mosese Ducivaki, 4. Isikia Macu, 5. Jovesa Tanikorolevu, 6. Inoke Tuisese, 7. Isireli Kaloucava (captain), 8. Isei Ravulo, 9. Henry Seniloli/ Lote Raratabu,10. Kini Douglas, 11, Alipate Buto, 12. Atunaisa Turagaiviu, 13. Epi Cokanasiga, 14. Peni Tubunaruarua, 15. Etonia Rokotuisawa. Reserves: 16. Dan Ligairi, 17. Josaia Qereqeretabua, 18. Veresi Daku/ Saula Qalomai, 19. Kevurieli Bulivorovoro, 20. Necani Nawaqadau/ Seru Filimoni, 21. Sevanaia Ducivaki, 22. Jo Nakaira, 23. Sevuloni Lutu.

Nadroga line-up: 1. Timoci Sauvoli, 2. Ilaisa Leca, 3. Setefano Samoca, 4. Rupeni Nahiga, 5. Iliesa Ratuva, 6. Nemani Nagusa, 7. Sakiusa Nadruku, 8. Eremasi Radrodro, 9. Sakiusa Gavidi, 10. Alivereti Veitokani, 11. Avete Daveta, 12. Eroni Vasiteri, 13. Ifereimi Tovilevu, 14. Jiuta Lutumailagi, 15. Apisalome Waqatabu. Reserves: 16. Ratunaisa Navuma, 17. Epeli Qativi, 18. Penijamini Makutu, 19, Etonia Naba, 20. Jone Navori, 21. Rupeni Rabici, 22. Jonetani Ralulu, 23. Tuiba Batiratu