We did our homework: Tamata
"For the win, I thank the boys as they really gave their all. The boys had the fighting spirit right to the end and that was how we beat Suva.
Monday 20 October 2025 | 02:00
Nadi rugby players after their win over FMF Suva in the Skipper Cup quarterfinal at Churchill Park, Lautoka, on October 18, 2025.
Photo: Waisea Nasokia
The Nadi rugby team bounced back when it mattered most by securing a semifinal berth of the Skipper Cup competition. Nadi defied all odds by beating FMF Suva 34-29 in their quarterfinal showdown at Churchill Park, Lautoka, last Saturday.
Nadi Rugby Union vice-president Jeff Tamata said the focus was to play right to the final whistle.
"It's all about playing the full 80 minutes," he said.
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The Solo Nute coached-Suva side led 20-15 at halftime.
Tamata said leading up to the quarterfinal, they focused more on the spiritual side of things.
"For the win, I thank the boys as they really gave their all. The boys had the fighting spirit right to the end and that was how we beat Suva.
"The coaching staff had been running around the clock to make it happen. The team did their homework and learnt a lot from our last game.
"We executed well, the boys had to believe in themselves, and the rest will be delivered.
The crowd was amazing and we had to press on until the final moment of the game."
Nadi will host Malolo in the semi-final at Prince Charles Park while Naitasiri takes on Tailevu with the venue yet to be decided.
"Our journey this season is yet to be over, and we thank our sponsors and the fans who have been backing us," Tamata added.
