Suri faces a tough Battle of the Giants test with Lautoka
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- Newly appointed Lautoka coach Batram Suri will take charge for the first time at the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants.
- Lautoka will face Rewa, Nadi and defending champion Ba across three matches in three days.
Batram Suri’s first match as Lautoka coach will come against Stratum/PPCL Rewa in the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants. The Blues face one of the tournament’s toughest pools, leaving little time for Suri to impose his tactics.
Lautoka will then meet traditional rivals Tagimoucia Nadi before finishing its pool campaign against defending champions Dayal’s Steel Ba. The three matches are scheduled across three days, testing the team’s discipline, squad rotation and consistency.
The tournament gives Lautoka a chance to reset under new leadership, but the demanding schedule leaves no room for a slow start. Friday’s opening match between Suva and Navua is scheduled for 1 p.m., with live commentary available on Radio Fiji Two.
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