Getting ready to the start of the 2021  Skipper Cup competition, the Nadi rugby teams took time out to do some community work, last Saturday.

These were the Jack’s Nadi Senior and McDonald’s Nadi Under-19 players along with their supporters.

The teams worked at the Nadi Hospital before they went on a clean-up campaign at the Newtown Beach.

Nadi Rugby Union treasurer Jeff Tamata said, the community work was to remind players and officials that together they can achieve more.

“This is a very important season for Nadi Rugby,” Tamata said as the Nadi Senior side are the holders of the prestigious Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy.

Saturday’s fixtures

They make their first defence in a double-header clash against the newly promoted Rewa side at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday. The match which is the Skipper Cup opener will also have the Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy at stake.

Defending champions Ram Sami Suva face Nadroga at the ANZ Stadium, Suva.

Northland under coach Isake Katonibau host Naitasiri at Gatward Park, Korovou, while Namosi travel to Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, to play Tailevu.

“This is part of our team bonding exercise as well,” Tamata said.

Supporters

He thanked the players and their families for turning up for the programme and those who provided lunch.

Tamata said they were also grateful to the assistance provided by Pratap Asphalt for the free loads of gravel, Redbrick Laundary for the free bottles of water and the Nadi Town Council for the clean-up tools.

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