The match against Navosa and Lautoka is expected to be crucial when both the teams battle the HFC Bank Ratu Josaia Bainimarama Shield this afternoon.

Lautoka Rugby Assistant Coach, Niko Qoro says they are going in as underdogs and will not underestimate the Maroons.

“We’re looking forward to a good game against Navosa and we will give everything we have to this game and hopefully we defend the title.”

Navosa will defend the Bainimarama Shield against Lautoka at 5pm today at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka and you can catch a live commentary of the match on Radio Fiji One.