COVENANT Blues are focused on strengthening key specialist positions — hooker, tight head prop, and halfback — as part of their ambitious strategy to build a disciplined, competitive team capable of excelling in Fiji’s premier rugby competitions such as the Suva Rugby Union’s Escott Shield.
Covenant Blues secured a hard-fought 20-10 victory over the well-regarded Nabua Maroons at the Buckhurst Ground in Suva on Saturday in round three of the Escott Shield competition.
Head coach Koroi Kolinisau, elder brother of Fijian sevens legend and national sevens coach Osea Kolinisau, leads this mission with a clear vision.
“The Escott Shield has become incredibly competitive, with every team pushing hard each week. Our young players, some as young as 18 or 19, are stepping up to meet the challenge, especially in specialist positions,” he said.
“We’re focusing on improving communication and getting our players to adopt a more structured style of play.”
With several seasoned players now competing overseas, the club is making a significant investment in nurturing promising young talent to fill these crucial roles and ensure the continuation of their proud legacy.
Over the years, Covenant Blues have become a household name in the Suva Rugby Union premier club competitions.
Since their establishment in 2002, the club has not only been a formidable contender for titles, but also a vital pathway for young men seeking to overcome challenges such as peer pressure and drug abuse through the unifying power of rugby.
“Our boys naturally play open, free-flowing rugby, but to win consistently in this competition, discipline and teamwork are essential,” Kolinisau said.
The club’s mission goes beyond winning matches; it strives to develop character and prepare players for higher honours.
“To all our former players and club members, the seeds you planted are now bearing fruits. Our young athletes are standing tall, and together we’re building a future for the club and Fijian rugby as a whole.”
