Caption: The Outrigger on the Lagoon Nadroga side in an earlier match. Photo: SHALENDRA PRASAD.
By FRU
The stage is set for the 2013 Digicel Cup final between Nadroga and Suva tomorrow.
The Stallions will host Suva at Lawaqa Park, where the two teams will battle for the prestigious Digicel Cup and the $17,000 prize money.
At the Digicel Cup Final Press Conference today, Nadroga captain Setefano Samoca said that the final would be the climax of the year as both teams have been preparing well towards it.
“Tomorrow will be an important day for the Nadroga team. We have prepared well and have worked hard towards it. Suva is a strong team too and it will be a tough battle tomorrow.”
Digicel Chief Executive Officer, Maurice McCarthy said that it would be a great day to watch two of the strongest teams in Fiji battle it out at Lawaqa Park.
“Every year the Digicel Cup Competition is always fantastic with great atmosphere. As always Digicel is proud to be associated with the Digicel Cup competition and we always look forward to the finals.”
The Digicel Cup Final will kick off at 3.30pm tomorrow at Lawaqa Park with the Under 20 Final between Nadi andTailevu to kick off at 1pm.
Suva Team
Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Viliame Veikoso, Manasa Saulo, Osea Vereivalu, Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Nacanieli Namata,Samu Bola, Dale Tonawai (C), Aporosa Kenatale, Josefa Basudra, Vilitati Sokiveta, Waisale Levula, John Stewart,Jiuta Kuruqamo, Isoa Donaldson. Reserves: Vesi Rarawa, Samu Suguturaga, Veresi Daku, Kevurueli Bulivorovoro, Alipate Mateivelia, IliesaMatanisiga, Apisai Naqaliva, Sunia Kubu.
Nadroga Team
Ratu Penijamini Makutu, Apete Salawaqavuka, Setefano Samoca (C), Manoa Tamaya, Rupeni Nasiga, Ulaiasi Lawavou, Semesa Gonevou, Asaeli Boko, Samu Laqai, Nemani Raiwalui, Maikeli Toga, Samu Cava, SavenacaRawaqa, Apisai Waqatabu, Ratu Meli Kurisaru Reserves: Peni Ravai, Eneri Lotawa, Iliesa Ratuva, Mosese Volavola, Apisai Domolailai, Sakiusa Gavidi, Joeli Lutumailagi, Jonetani Ratu.