Defending Champs Ready for Challenge
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Defending under-18 champions Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) are confident ahead of the Vodafone Deans Zone competition.
- Captain Esira Batisoso stated the team has prepared well, learning from mistakes and addressing weaknesses during preseason.
- RKS aims to retain its title and set a high standard from the opening round of the competition.
Defending under-18 champions Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) are expressing strong confidence as they prepare to compete in the Vodafone Deans Zone competition, which begins tomorrow.
Team captain Esira Batisoso shared his optimism, highlighting the squad's thorough preparation. "In school, the boys are preparing well," Batisoso said. "We have learnt from our mistakes and worked on our weaknesses in these past preseason games and weโre looking forward to a great season this year."
The RKS team is focused on retaining their title this season. They have been diligently sharpening their team combinations and strategies throughout the preseason period. Batisoso indicated that the squad has absorbed valuable lessons from their earlier matches and feels ready to perform at their best.
The Vodafone Deans competition is anticipated to once again showcase a high caliber of young rugby talent from across the country. Ratu Kadavulevu School is determined to set the benchmark from the very first round of the tournament.
In school, the boys are preparing well. We have learnt from our mistakes and worked on our weaknesses in these past preseason games and weโre looking forward to a great season this year.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.