Bears chase third victory

Army Bears are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to the Fiji National Rugby League Vodafone Cup Eastern Zone competition when they take on Nabua Broncos at Bidesi Park tomorrow.

Head coach and former Fiji Bati representative Sevanaia Koroi told SUNsports yesterday, his side would not underestimate one of Fiji’s pioneer rugby league clubs.

“We respect Nabua Broncos because they are one of the pioneer clubs in Fiji rugby league. We have won our first two matches and want to maintain that momentum, but we know they will be ready for us,” Koroi said.

Despite the team’s unbeaten start, Koroi said there was still room for improvement.

“We need to improve our communication, especially during open play and when calling for the ball. Those are areas we have been working on this week.”

Koroi said preparations had been progressing well but stressed that discipline and commitment at training would be crucial to maintaining their winning run.

“Our goal is to win all our pool matches, but that starts at training. I have reminded the players that if we want to win on game day, we must first win at training through hard work, discipline and the right attitude.”

He also called on Army Bears supporters to turn out in numbers.

“We encourage our supporters, families and friends to come to Bidesi Park and get behind the boys on Saturday.”

The match kicks off at 2pm.

Saturday Round 3 Fixtures:

EASTERN POOL A FIXTURES

8am: Vusu Raiders v City Storm, 9:30am: Kinoya Sea Eagles vs Veiyasana Knights, 11am: Serua Dragons vs Vatunilumi Magpies, 12:30pm: Police Sharks vs Burenitu Roosters, 2pm: Army Bears vs Nabua Broncos

EASTERN POOL B FIXTURES

8am Makoi Bulldogs vs Tai Titans, 9:30am Nadera Panthers vs Navy Albatross, 12:30 pm Flagstaff Sentinels vs Davuilevu Knights, 2:pm: Topline Warriors vs USP Raiders

Bye: Lami Steelers

WESTERN DIVISION POOL FIXTURES

8am: Laselase Comboys vs Yasawa Saints, 9:30am Conua Kingfisher vs Costal Warriors, 11am Ravoravo Rabbitohs vs Saru Dragons, 12:30pm Burenitu Cowboys vs Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles, 2pm: West Coast Storm vs Namoli West Tigers

Bye: Navatulevu Herons

WOMEN’S FIXTURES

EASTERN COMPETITION

8am: USP Raiders vs Veiyasana Knights, 9:30am: Serua Dragons vs Makoi Bulldogs, 11am: Police Sharks vs Lami Steelers

Bye: Army Bears

WESTERN COMPETITION

8am: Yasawa Saints vs Laselase Cowboys, 9:30am Saru Dragons vs Namoli West Tigers

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