The Fijian Secondary Schools Rugby Under-16 captain Issac Sailo is wary of the role he needs to play.

The team departed for Australia yesterday for five matches against teams from Queensland, Victoria, and New Zealand.

The Bua lad said the leadership role comes with immense responsibility.

The Lelean Memorial School student said his teammates will need to work together.

“I reminded the boys the importance of teamwork and working for each other,” he said.

“It will be a tough as the majority of the players are travelling abroad for the first time. But we will do our very best to reach the final.”

Team manager, Navitalai Waiwalu said the team has prepared well.

“So far the preparation towards the series has been going well and as a team, we are ready to compete,” he said.

“We will play our best in each game.”

Meanwhile, the Fijian Schoolboys will depart for the Tri-Nations Series in Australia tomorrow.

Edited by Osea Bola

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