From Athletics To Ranadi Quarters

The Dawasamu Secondary School athlete Sera Valu will replace her track shoes with rugby boots when she will feature for Northland in the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup quarterfinal against Vatukoula next Saturday.

I had prepared well with my schoolmates for the Tailevu Zone competition, the 17-year-old told SUNsports on Friday.

also had rugby training as well with the track and field athletes.

Valu had won the best Under-18 female player award during last month’s Marist Sevens.

Athletics training has helped me develop more into rugby and understand the aspects of the game, she said.

Our diet consists of less carb intake in both athletics and rugby training.

Valu said they have strength training from Monday to Tuesday.

We have bronco and beep test on Thursday and Friday.

It’s not difficult for me to balance my academic work with training because I usually cover my notes before training.

Valu wants to become an accountant after completing her studies.

My family is the driving force in my academic and sporting journey.

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