Twenty four teams will take part in the Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL) 9s competition at Lawaqa Park on Saturday.

FNRL chief executive officer Timoci Naleba said they wanted to start their 2018 season with a bang.

“We do want to encourage com­petition among our players but it is more in getting our coaches and captains to really look at their teams,” Naleba said.

He said the competition also al­lowed coaches in gauging their team’s performance,

Naleba highlighted that competi­tion presented a chance for teams to reflect on their plans and strat­egy before the official 2018 season begins.

WORKSHOP

The FNRL will also be holding a workshop for coaches.

This falls in line with the FNRL KALAWA programme which would be contributing to the devel­opment and improvement of their local competition.

Teams competing are Coastline Roos (2), Saru Dragons (2),Namoli West Tigers, Biausevu, Nausori Bulldogs, USP Islanders (2),Hot Bread Lami Steelers, Topline Warriors, Burenitu Cowboys, Na­muaniwaqa Sea Eagles (2), Mala­wai Sea Eagles, Ravoravo Rab­bitohs (2), Nadi West Dolphins, Nabua Broncos.

Edited by Osea Bola

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