Ratu Latianara ready to face Tonga’s best

The Ratu Latianara College under-17 girls rugby league team is gearing up for a significant challenge against Tonga's top junior players. Coach Ratu Seru Kuriyalavou sees this upcoming match as a perfectly timed opportunity to test his squad's mettle as they prepare for the 2026 Raluve Championship.

Kuriyalavou emphasized the value of competing in a highly competitive environment, stating, "This will be a very good test for us. Playing against their best, it will be a good chance to see where we are and point out areas we will need to work on." The team has maintained a rigorous training program since their national school's rugby league success, building confidence for the encounter.

The match is part of the Pacific Schools Rugby League Championship and will take place at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Ratu Latianara College will play the Tonga Junior Girls at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Following this, Ba Methodist School will compete against Tonga's junior boys' side at 2 p.m.

Fans can attend the games at Churchill Park free of charge. For those unable to be present, the matches will be broadcast live on FBC Two, allowing a wider audience to follow the developing talent in schoolgirl rugby.

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This will be a very good test for us. Playing against their best, it will be a good chance to see where we are and point out areas we will need to work on.