MGM eyes Raluve U18 title

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School (MGM) girls under 18 team are aiming to continue their winning jinx at the Weet-Bix Raluve competition.

They hope to add the U18 trophy to their title after being crowned the Fiji Finals overall girls champion.

Captain Vasiti Rekisa, 16, said they would work towards the goal set.

“We want to win the Under-18 title but at the end of the day it’s all God’s will, whatever happens - it’s all Him and this game is not for us but it’s to glorify the Lord,” she said.

The Lalibu, Southern Highlands province native from Papua New Guinea said they are looking forward to the competition.

“I started playing at Year 9,” Rekisa said.

“The experience of playing rugby with those who are older than me was not an easy journey but over the years I’ve learned to adapt to the game and like to better myself as I’m playing with older individuals.

Rekisa said they need to work on a solid game plan.

“We need to execute well our game plan for this week and to see how far or what we can improve on for the next few games coming up,” she said.

She also acknowledged their supporters.

“I’d just like to thank the fans and supporters for everything they have done. To our families that have always supported us throughout - we’ll try a