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Nadi banks on Tuicuvu for Skipper Cup

June 18, 2015 4:31 am

The Jack’s Nadi Rugby side will be banking on their fullback, Setareki Tuicuvu for their battle against Ovalau at the fifth round of the Skipper Cup competition on Saturday.

The youngster scored a try and kicked three conversions to help his team win the 26-3 match against Northland, last week.

Team Manager, Jeff Tamata says Tuicuvu has shown great potential and will be their key player in their next match.

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“He was one of the stands out performers from our last four games and he has been really consistent and hopefully this Saturday too, he will be able to deliver like he has for the past couple of games.”

Nadi is one of the two teams undefeated in the competition and will face Ovalau at Nasau Park at 3pm, this Saturday.

Meanwhile in other matches, Nadroga will host Namosi at Lawaqa Park, Suva will take on Lautoka at the ANZ Stadium, Macuata will play against Vatukoula at the All Saints College, Tailevu take on Northland at the Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

Naitasiri and Tavua meet in Nausori on Friday.

You can catch a live commentary of the Suva-Lautoka match on BULA FM with the voice of rugby, Graham Eden.