The Under-17 side of Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa College is expecting a tough game this weekend when they take on Suva Grammar School.
Speaking to fijivillage Sports, head coach Leone Savai says this is the first time a team from Khalsa College has reached the national Vodafone Super Deans quarter-finals, and the players have been reminded to focus on the basics.
Savai says that back in Labasa, since they do not have access to a proper gym, the players have been using tyres, bags of sand, and logs for weightlifting and strength training.
He says the challenges the boys face have become a major source of motivation for them on the field.
Savai adds that a few weaknesses identified last week particularly in defence and individual tackling are being addressed ahead of their game on Saturday.
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He is urging parents, guardians, and former students to come out in numbers and support the team.
Khalsa College will meet Grammar at 11:10am at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday.
