Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Temo Mayanavanua emphasizes the need for his team to quickly move on from their Round 1 loss and focus on the upcoming match. The captain expressed his disappointment but is determined to concentrate on the positives and the lessons learned as the team prepares for a tight six-day turnaround.
Mayanavanua underlined the importance of taking control early in games, noting that initiating a strong start is something the team can manage. He stated, “As of right now, I’m just gutted that we didn’t get the result that we want. But as coach said, we’ll work on the positives. We can’t dwell on this game way too much. We need to move on.”
He also praised key players like Peni Ravai, Penaia Cakobau, Sam Tawake, and Big Joe for their significant contributions off the bench, helping to bring energy and momentum to the game. The focus now shifts to their next encounter against the Waratahs, scheduled for next Friday at 8:35 PM. The Drua aim to learn from their initial outing and build momentum as they look ahead.
Fans can catch the match live on FBC Sports, providing an opportunity for the team’s supporters to rally behind them as they seek to turn their early season around.