Litiana Naqatalevu traveled from Beqa Island early yesterday morning to catch the Fiji Bulikula national women’s rugby league team’s morning training session at Albert Park in Suva. Spending $100 on travel costs was worthwhile for her, as she finally reunited with her niece, Losana Lutu, after 12 years.
“I always knew she would excel in sports because of her talent,” Naqatalevu said.
The 20-year-old Lutu is gaining recognition as a rising star in the National Rugby League Women (NRLW) in Australia, playing for the Wests Tigers. She is expected to be a key player for the Bulikula team as they prepare to face the Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this Saturday.
“In our village in Naceva, Beqa, we are getting our banners ready for the game,” Naqatalevu added. “We are all heading to the stadium to support Losana and the team as they take on the Cook Islands.”