Te Nana relishes tournament experience

Auckland Fijians player Brie Te Nana has found the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament to be a significant learning opportunity, challenging her to adapt to a higher caliber of play. The tournament has exposed her to physically demanding opposition, characterized by strength, skill, and a deep understanding of the game.

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The daughter of former New Zealand Sevens great Karl Te Nana says the tournament has been both challenging and rewarding, exposing her to a higher level of competition.

Te Nana, daughter of former New Zealand Sevens star Karl Te Nana, has benefited from her father's support throughout the event. He has encouraged her performances and development, helping her settle into the competitive environment and maximize the experience.

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Te Nana admits she has found the opposition physically demanding, with teams displaying strength, skill and a strong understanding of the game.

Having previously encountered some players during trials, Te Nana was somewhat familiar with certain playing styles. However, she emphasized that the tournament's competition level remains extremely tough. Even after a recent defeat to Crest Fiji Black, Te Nana remains optimistic about the future.

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Having previously faced some of the players during trials two weeks ago, she was able to familiarise herself with certain playing styles, but says the competition at the tournament has still been extremely tough.

"Despite the defeat to Crest Fiji Black last night, Te Nana believes the experience gained from competing against quality opposition will be beneficial for her development moving forward," the article states. The Auckland Fijians continue to compete against Fiji's top netballers in the invitational tournament, which is set to conclude soon.

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Despite the defeat to Crest Fiji Black last night, Te Nana believes the experience gained from competing against quality opposition will be beneficial for her development moving forward.