Southern comp attracts 51 teams, more expected

THE Sportz Events Southern Nines rugby league tournament has so far attracted 51 teams who have paid their K1,100 registration fee as of last week.
Sportz Events director Solomon Ravu said only 29 spots remained for those who were interested to compete in the biggest nines tournament at the National Football Stadium from Dec 8-12.
Ravu said last year’s grand finalist Taurama Siporo Magpies had yet to confirm their participation.
“There is no late registration,” he said.
“We discourage this as it only delays the processes.”
Ravu said champions Lako had registered to defend the title.
“This is more than enough and we are all ready to go with teams coming from Central, Western, Gulf and the National Capital District.
“We again warn teams not to field outsiders.
“This tournament is only targeting Southern footballers.
“Some teams have a habit of fielding outsiders and claim that they are part Southern.
“It is shameful to claim that these players are from the region.”
Pool A – Roku Tuhava 2, GM Brothers, Baruni Limestones, Koita Warriors; Pool B – Gulf Oalai Ifereas, Joyce Bay Gaba, Velerupu Warriors Taurama Waves Gold; Pool C – DK Roosters, KK Lemoko, Kelerwka Panthers, West 10 Reds; Pool D – Aroma Coast, Koita Cowboys, Davage Sharks, Veifa’a Spartans; Pool E – Ouvalivu Typans, Western Barras, Benpro Rebels, Marokele; Pool F – Lako Development, SSG Roosters, Bips Patu, Roku Tuhava One; Pool G – Taurama Waves, Wasa Nauna, Friendly Bears, Kelerakwa Country Eagles; Pool H – Western Flyers, Lako, Taurama Ruts Dragons, Ponu Shadows Raiders; Pool I – Kempa Warriors, KS Drifters, Taurama Waves Blues, Agekalana Eagles; Pool J – Inauaia Roosters Two, Vurumo Waves, Komara Kape, Stripling Warriors; Pool K – Komara Ukua, Pegala, Erima Lauma, MBB Marlins; Pool L – Gereka Water Boys, Purari Kokori, Rovanama, Gaivakala; Pool M – Inauaia Roosters One, City Dogs, Benpro Feeders.