Taveuni excited for Skipper Cup comp

Taveuni is going to take each game at a time as they head into their first Skipper Cup season which kicks-off on August 1.

The men from the Garden Island will take on the de­fending champions Malolo in their opener.

They earned their spot af­ter defeating Macuata 27-19 in the Vodafone Vanua Cup elimination final at Ratu Ga­nilau Park in Savusavu on June 27.

Captain Samuela Kami­kamica is calling for support ahead of their match.

"I am excited to play in the Skipper Cup; it has been three years since we've been trying to get this here," Ka­mikamica said.

"For me personally, this is a big achievement. I have never played at this level, and I had to return to my vil­lage and captain our team to qualify.

"I thank God for all He has done for me."

He added the journey to the top 12 has not been an easy one.

"When we started playing, we only have a few support­ers. Many doubted us because we were not winning many matches.

''As the games moved on, we gained a lot of support not only in Taveuni but Viti Levu and overseas."

Kamikamica is calling on their supporters to back their team on their Skipper Cup journey and contribute towards the team in what­ever way they can.

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