Lomani backs Drua to stand firm against Waratahs in home Grand Final
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fiji Drua Women's captain Kolora Lomani expressed respect for the NSW Waratahs but confidence in her team's ability to win the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final on home soil.
- The Drua will host their first-ever home grand final in Ba, aiming for their third Super Rugby Women's title.
- Lomani acknowledged the Waratahs' strength and experience, including numerous Wallaroos players, but emphasized the Drua's determination to leverage home advantage.
Fiji Drua Women's captain Kolora Lomani is ready to face the defending champions, NSW Waratahs, in the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final, emphasizing her team's resolve to secure victory on Fijian soil.
Weโve always had respect for the Waratahs team. They are a strong side. Theyโre not easy to play against and theyโve got a lot of experienced players and Wallaroos in their team as well.
"We've always had respect for the Waratahs team. They are a strong side. Theyโre not easy to play against and theyโve got a lot of experienced players and Wallaroos in their team as well," Lomani stated. Despite acknowledging the Waratahs' quality, she firmly declared, "We'll give them the respect, but we wonโt let them walk over us on our home soil."
This match marks a historic occasion for the Drua, as they host their first-ever grand final in Ba. Lomani is confident in the team's preparation, noting that training has proceeded as planned and the squad is eager to compete.
Weโll give them the respect, but we wonโt let them walk over us on our home soil.
The Drua women are aiming to clinch their third Super Rugby Women's title when they clash with the Waratahs at the 4R Stadium at Govind Park. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on FBC Sports.
Weโve prepped well and weโre excited to head out for our final tomorrow.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.