The BLK Nadroga rugby side believes the task to defend the HFC Farebrother Trophy will become more difficult with each new challenge.

This comes after the Stallion’s narrow 12-0 win over Northland yesterday.

Nadroga Rugby Union president Tiko Matawalu says the side is at a disadvantage compared to the challengers in terms of preparation time.

“Because you get the teams to study your games on a weekly basis and they come well prepared for the challenge. So that is where all the teams are and they have been analyzing our game and putting together a strategy that will counter ours.”

Suva will challenge Nadroga for the HFC Farebrother Trophy next Saturday at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.