The Natabua High School Under-18 girls rugby team aims to enhance their discipline and skills in preparation for the upcoming Weet-Bix Raluve Trophy semi-final next week. Head coach Inoke Vucago shared this insight following their impressive 41-0 victory over Nasinu Secondary School on Friday.
Vucago reflected on their previous quarterfinal loss last year, stating, “We came back this year hungry to go further than the quarterfinal.” He emphasized the importance of taking it one match at a time, highlighting the team’s preparation leading up to the quarterfinal.
After leading 17-0 at halftime, Vucago urged the players to focus on increasing their score. He noted that many team members have gained valuable experience playing in the Marama Championship for under-20 clubs in Nadi, Yasawa, and Lautoka, thus better preparing them for the 40-minute games.
Looking ahead, Vucago expressed the need for an even stronger performance in the semi-final. He praised his players for their hard work, stating, “I’m very proud of the players as they’ve trained hard and executed 80 percent of their game plan. They were hungry for the win.”
The coach dedicated the victory to the parents, teachers, and students of Natabua High School, and remarked on the team’s strengths, particularly their dominant forwards and balanced backline.