Fijiana ready for Test

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Tiana Robanakadavu looks for support during the Vodafone Fijiana XV training session at the Albert Park in Suva. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Quick to possession and unceasing in their ability to dominate in all areas of play, the Vodafone Fijiana XV will have a lot to work towards when the Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship 2026 unfolds later this month.

Home support and a strong wave of guidance from their coaches will also be an added dimension that will anchor their mission of seeking victory against their Pasifika rivals.

With matches at Churchill Park in Lautoka and the Four R Stadium, Govind Park in Ba, the urge to put on their best becomes of the essence.

On the field, the team’s quick and explosive attacking style poses an imminent threat to their rivals.

Interim Fijiana XV head coach Mike Legge’s team is known for their contest of keeping possession alive, capitalising on offloads and quick support play, from which tough ridges of defence turn into highways through players sail through to stamp tries beyond the line.

And facing competitors such as Tonga and Samoa means the strength and ferocity packed into these teams will serve as an extra barrier towards chipping down the block of seeking their way through the haze to come out victorious.

And coming off a recent outing in Australia against the Wallaroos last month will be an added advantage towards their preparations, as they continue preparing for the highly anticipated competition they will host for the two countries heading to Fijian shores.