We’ll talk on the field: Tamata

The McDonald’s Nadi men’s rugby team will leave no stone unturned in today’s Skipper Cup clash against Fresh Choice Tailevu at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Nadi Rugby vice-president Jeff Tamata said yesterday the team has prepared well in all aspects of the game.

“We know Tailevu is a very strong team, who are undefeated after three games,” he said.

“We are expecting a good game from a strong Tailevu outfit.”

Nadi is also undefeated after three games, while Tailevu has recorded two wins and a draw.

“Three debutants will take part tomorrow from our Under-20 and club competition,” Tamata said.

“We’ll do our talking on the field.”

Former Fijian Drua halfback Leone Nawai will lead the Nadi backline at first five-eighth.

“As a new administration came on board, we have laid out a four-year plan,” Tamata said.

“We’ll take it one game at a time and hopefully we’ll get the results that the stakeholders and fans deserve.”

The match kicks-off at 6pm.

Line-up

Nadi: 1. Robin Billings, 2. Peni Malumu, 3. Savenaca Tuole, 4. Jese Marovia, 5. Peni Naruma (captain), 6. Ebenezer Tuidraki, 7. Jonetani Suguturaga, 8. Anare Lutumailagi, 9. Anasa Raqili, 10. Leone Nawai (vice-captain), 11. Sitiveni Etuate, 12. Motuisela Tawake, 13. Solomoni Tavai, 14. Mosese Naura, 15. Rafele Tunidau.

Reserves: 16. Seremaia Komailevuka, 17. Imanueli Penijueli, 18. Sakiusa Suka, 19. Ledua Ratumuri, 20. Peni Vukivuki, 21. Aporosa Derenalagi, 22. Vilive Aria, 23. Orisi Erenavula.

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