Sikeli Rabitu, a representative for Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, has expressed his surprise at being granted an early start in the pivotal number 12 jersey. At just 21 years old, Rabitu is thankful to the coaching staff for placing their trust in him. As he prepares for his upcoming match against the Hurricanes, Rabitu shares that he uses personal pep talks while on the bench to mentally prepare himself for action.
Known for his versatility on the field, Rabitu recognizes the significance of mastering his assigned roles and responsibilities in every game. He remarked, “I’m grateful to the coaches for giving me the chance at number 12 last week. There were a lot of lessons I learned, and I’ll be working on improving this week before we meet the Hurricanes. We want to give them a good match, and we look forward to the continued backing of our supporters.”
Hailing from Naila, Bau in Tailevu, Rabitu believes in the potential for growth within the team. He emphasizes that the Drua are eager to bounce back strongly at home after facing challenges in their opening two matches this season. While acknowledging the heavy criticism from supporters, he reassures that the squad remains focused and dedicated to making improvements.
The upcoming match against the Hurricanes is scheduled for Saturday at 3:35 PM at Churchill Park. Fans can catch the live action on FBC Sports as the Drua aim for a turnaround in their season. Rabitu’s determination and the team’s spirit could be a beacon of hope for their supporters as they strive for victory.
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