NAITASIRI continue to lead the Skipper Cup Senior competition heading into Round 10 this Saturday, but the race for the top positions remains tightly contested with three rounds left in the competition.
Naitasiri sit at the top of the points table with 37 points after nine matches, recording seven wins and two losses.
Nadi and Tailevu are breathing down their necks, with both teams on 36 points.
Nadi have seven wins, one draw and one loss, while Tailevu have six wins, two draws and one loss.
The three teams have separated themselves from the chasing pack, with fourth-placed Nadroga on 31 points.
Nadroga have six wins, one draw and two losses and will need a strong finish to close the five-point gap on the leading sides.
Malolo sit fifth on 27 points, followed by Suva on 26 and Navosa on 23.
Taveuni and Ba are level on 20 points, with Taveuni placed eighth and Ba ninth on points differential.
Lautoka and Kadavu are also locked on 16 points, while Rewa remain at the bottom of the table on 12 points after recording just one win from nine matches.
With Round 10 scheduled for this Saturday, every match becomes increasingly important as teams look to strengthen their positions before the final rounds.
Naitasiri will be looking to protect their one-point advantage over Nadi and Tailevu, while the chasing teams will be aiming to close the gap.
The battle at the bottom is also expected to intensify, with Rewa needing victories in their remaining matches to move away from the bottom of the standings.
With the competition entering its final stretch, the next three rounds could have a major bearing on the final Skipper Cup standings.
