New-comers Navosa provides tough competition

In its first season as part of the ANZ Marama Championship, Navosa looks to be a force to reckon with as the season progresses.

The side is currently in second place on the points standing after five wins and one loss.

Coach Etuate Nauro said the girls have been gelling well into the competition and know how important it is to remain on top.

Nauro said with the current performance of the team, many doors have opened for them in terms of sponsorship.

“We are getting a lot of support from people, our families and donors, the Navosa community overseas, and the Sigatoka River Safari team.”

He added, “This motivates the girls in a way knowing that they have the support of the community.”

The Navosa teams consist of girls from the far-reaching interior of Navosa which is a hindrance for travel for the players.

“Since it’s difficult to travel, our girls just camp in Sigatoka during the week and go see their families after the games on Saturday, these are sacrifices we make for the love of rugby,” he said.

Nauro said they are looking forward to finishing the rest of the season on a high.

Meanwhile, Namosi remains on top of the ANZ Marama Championship ladder after six rounds.

The side leads with 28 points.

Navosa trails closely with 25 points after 5 wins and a loss.

Defending champions, Suva are third with 24 points after a 34-7 win over Nadi.

Yasawa is fourth with 23 points giving a 76-12 thrashing to Tailevu.

Nadi is fifth with 11 points while Nadroga trails with 10.

Tailevu and Rewa are yet to record a win, and both have a point each at the bottom of the table.

In the Under 19 grade, Suva remains ahead with 26 points. Yasawa follows with 22 points. Although recording a loss last week, Nadi maintains its third-place standing with 21 points.

Navosa follows in fourth place with 14 points, Namosi has moved up to fifth place with 12 points after winning 21-0 over Nadroga.

This puts Nadroga in the sixth position with 10 points.

Rewa sits at the bottom of the table with 3 points after a winless run.t week, Nadi maintains its third-place standing with 21 points.

Navosa follows in fourth place with 14 points, Namosi has moved up to fifth place with 12 points after winning 21-0 over Nadroga.

This puts Nadroga in the sixth position with 10 points.

Rewa sits at the bottom of the table with 3 points after a winless run.