Rugby

Set-piece struggles still on Nadi’s radar despite win

August 9, 2025 7:32 am

Nadi may have claimed a 20–11 victory over Macuata in Round two of the Skipper Cup, but captain Veniona Vuki says the team’s set-piece execution still needs major work.

The hosts ran in three tries and defended strongly when reduced to 14 men twice, yet Macuata’s scrum and line-out pressure exposed areas for improvement.

“I expected Macuata to be a bit difficult — I’d watched clips from last week and saw how well they managed their scrums. We tried to work on it, but unfortunately things didn’t go exactly to plan today.”

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Despite the win, the side’s forward pack will be under the microscope in the lead-up to their next fixture, with set-piece dominance a clear priority

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