Naitasiri U20 builds up for Skipper final
He said they would review their game and where they had gone wrong especially in cutting down the number of penalties.
Monday 15 April 2024 | 06:07
Nataisiri flanker Motika Murray is held back by Namosi forward during the Skipper Cup at Thompson Park in Navua on April 13, 2024. Photo: Ronald Kumar
It’s going to be the replay of last year’s Skipper Cup Under-20 final when Naitasiri takes on Suva, this Saturday.
Speaking to SUNsports, Naitasiri U20 head coach Lasarusa Senibale said they are building up slowly for the season.
“We’re anticipating a good year,” he said.
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“We reached the Under-20 final last year and we lost to Suva. The last time Naitasiri won the Under-20 title was on 2018.”
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Senibale said the 22-20 win over Namosi where they got a bonus point has helped in their cause.
He said they would review their game and where they had gone wrong especially in cutting down the number of penalties.
“Playing Suva on their home ground is always hard but we’ll take them on. We’ve called on our fans to come and watch us play Suva,” he added.
Skipper Cup U20 results
Ba 17-24 Macuata, Tailevu 24-25 Nadi, Namosi 20-22 Naitasiri, Nadroga 33-20 Suva, Lautoka 15-7 Yasawa.
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