The Vodafone Fijiana XV will clash against Samoa in their final match of the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship this Saturday at Lawaqa Park, with kick-off scheduled for 4 PM. Head coach Ioan Cunningham has emphasized a key focus on enhancing the team’s kicking accuracy as they prepare for this crucial encounter.
Cunningham highlighted the importance of refining their goal-kicking capabilities, stating, “For our next game against Samoa, we will work on our kicking accuracy.” The Fijiana team enters this match with renewed confidence after a commanding 59-5 victory against Tonga, where they showcased their attacking prowess by scoring 11 tries despite facing challenging weather conditions.
One of the standout features from the victory was the notable contributions from the younger and newer players in the squad. Cunningham expressed satisfaction with how these players have added depth to the team, reinforcing their development strategy. “It was great to see the new and young players come on the field to make an impact as we want to grow some depth in our team,” he explained.
With the championship title in sight, the Fijiana XV is determined to deliver a strong performance in front of their home supporters at Lawaqa Park. The combination of their recent success and focused preparation sets an optimistic tone as they aim for victory, which would further inspire the growth of women’s rugby not just in Fiji, but across the region.
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