It won’t be easy says Railumu
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At a glance
- The Fijian Drua Women's team is preparing for their first Super Rugby W final appearance this Saturday against the Waratahs.
- Player Salaseini Railumu acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming match against the defending champions.
- The final will be held in Ba, Fiji, and broadcast live on FBC Sports.
The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women are on the cusp of a historic moment as they prepare to compete in their first-ever Super Rugby W final this Saturday. The team secured their spot by defeating the Queensland Reds 31-5 in the semifinals, with fan favorite Salaseini Railumu scoring a crucial try.
Despite the semifinal victory, openside flanker Railumu expressed a realistic outlook on the challenge ahead. She anticipates a demanding final against the defending champions, the Waratahs, acknowledging that the match will be far from easy. "I think we need to reset and go again, it won’t be easy because I know they’ll want to win too," Railumu stated, emphasizing the need for her team to elevate their performance.
On the opposing side, Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor conveyed pride in her team's semifinal performance against the Force, noting that it was their best play of the season. The final is scheduled to take place at 4R Stadium, Govind Park in Ba, Fiji, with kickoff at 1 p.m. local time. Rugby fans can watch the match live on FBC Sports.
I think we need to reset and go again, it won’t be easy because I know they’ll want to win too.
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