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Tough matchup expected in Skipper Cup

August 21, 2015 7:09 pm

The Skipper Cup competition final between the defending champions Nadroga and Namosi is expected to be a tough tussle.

The Stallions will be fielding former national 7s rep, Joeli Lutumailagi and Mitieli Nacagilevu.

Lutumailagi has been training with the squad for the past three weeks and will be making his first appearance in this rugby season today, while Nacagilevu featured for the side in last week’s semi-final match against Suva.

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Dratabu lad, Kitione Taliga who made his debut for the sevens team early this year will feature for the Namosi team.

Meanwhile, Nadroga defeated Suva 21-17 in the first semi-final while Namosi defeated Nadi 18-13.

The Skipper Cup final between Nadroga and Namosi will kick start at 3pm at Prince Charles Park in Nadi and you can catch the live commentary of the match on BULA FM with the voice of rugby Graham Eden.