Droasese’s Sister Kicks Ba to Quarters
"Our kicker, Sereana has really helped our team and players. Some of the penalties she kicked have really allowed our players to rest and regroup. She has a 95 per cent kicking accuracy and she can kick with both legs," Ba Women's Head Coach, Saiyasi Koroi
Monday 15 April 2024 | 15:37
Island Pharmacy Ba’s second-five eighth Sereana Naweni kicks a penalty against Kadavu at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka on April 13, 2024. Photo: Leon Lord
The younger sister of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua full-back Ilaisa Droasese, was the toast of the Island Pharmacy Ba women’s rugby team as they held Kadavu 30-30 in their Royal Tea Ranadi Cup clash in Lawaqa on Saturday.
Sereana Naweni, 17, was on target with her penalty attempts as they came from behind to hold Kadavu and qualify for the playoffs.
Ba women’s head coach Saiyasi Koroi said they were expecting a tough game but he is grateful to the hard work put together by the players.
“Kadavu is a champion team so to come out with a draw is a good result,” Koroi said.
“Our players have now showed courage compared to the first round of the Ranadi Cup, and today is a much bigger improvement.”
Koroi believes they are at the same level with Kadavu and they can be better.
“Most of my players played soccer, they are learning the game fast and adapting to it as well,” Koroi said.
“Our kicker, Sereana has really helped our team and players. Some of the penalties she kicked have really allowed our players to rest and regroup. She has a 95 per cent kicking accuracy and she can kick with both legs.
“She is a promising talent and like his brother (Droasese), she will reach great heights,” he said.
The Island Pharmacy Ba women’s team after their 30-30 draw with Kadavu at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka. Photo: Josua Buredua
