[Source: Netball Fiji/Facebook]

The Team Kikau netball side lost its opening match of the National Academy Tournament, going down to South Australia Institute of Sports 74-25 at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva.

The team is a Fiji selection side made up of Under-17 players.

The South Australia side is one of two overseas teams from Australia, participating at the three-day tournament.

The other Australian side, Victoria Institute of Sports proved too strong for Team Kulawai, winning their first pool match 85-21.

Team Kulai is made up of Under-19 players.

The competition continues tomorrow with Netball Fiji using the tournament as a national selection ground for the World Youth Cup qualifiers next year.