Vodafone Fijiana XV captain Karalaini Naisewa is determined to deliver a strong performance in upcoming matches against Scotland and the Netherlands before heading to Dubai for the World XV 3 tournament.
The Fijiana team will face Scotland on September 15, followed by a matchup with the Netherlands on September 19, before traveling to Dubai for the WXV 3 beginning September 27.
Naisewa shared her enthusiasm about the team’s preparation, stating that the last eight weeks of training have been rigorous and fruitful. “The girls have been training well; it’s been an exciting eight weeks, and we are prepared to take on a tier one nation and then head to Dubai for World XV,” she remarked.
She expressed confidence heading into the match against Scotland, acknowledging the challenges but believing in her team’s readiness. “Scotland is one of the top six in the world. They will be strong, and it will be a tough game, but we are up for the challenge,” she said.
Naisewa also noted the addition of four new players to the squad, including former Fiji Pearls netball player Alisi Galo, who is set to make her debut, alongside Salaseini Railumu, Alfreda Fisher, and Ivamere Nabura.
She encouraged fans in Scotland and the Netherlands to come out and support the team in large numbers.
The Fijiana XV team departed the country recently and aims to gain momentum in these test matches as they prepare for the WXV 3 tournament in Dubai later this month.