Ovalau Determined to Bounce Back After Heavy Loss

Despite an unpromising start to the Ranadi Cup competition, the Ovalau Women's Rugby team is determined to rebound quickly after a substantial defeat. The team experienced a heavy 69-12 loss against Navosa on Friday, a result that coach Ana Balenaika described as a crucial early wake-up call for the squad.

Balenaika indicated that the match exposed several areas requiring improvement. Key weaknesses identified include the team's defense and their running lines during play. Since the game, the team has been diligently focusing on addressing these specific aspects of their performance in preparation for the upcoming rounds of the competition.

"We need a lot of work on our defence and our set-pieces," Balenaika stated. "This game against Navosa was a tough one, which is good, because it’s just the first game and we still have time to fix our weaknesses."

The Ovalau team is scheduled to host Serua at Nasau Park at 11 a.m. tomorrow for their next fixture, where they will aim to demonstrate their progress and secure a more favorable outcome.

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We need a lot of work on our defence and our set-pieces. This game against Navosa was a tough one, which is good, because it’s just the first game and we still have time to fix our weaknesses.