A total of eight new clubs have joined the Suva Rugby Union club competition this year.

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With the increment in interest, SRU has needed to make a few acclimations to its Escott Shield and Koroturaga rivalry for 2021.

A year ago an aggregate of 42 groups were important for the SRU club rivalry, with new groups participating in the SRU authorities have chosen to build the quantity of groups contending in the Escott Shield from 14 to 18 groups.

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This implies the best four groups from the Koroturaga Shield will advance to the Escott, this incorporates 2020 champs Eastern Saints, Lomaiviti Black, Lami Rugby and Kalekana rugby side.

Presently the last four groups during the current year will be consigned to the Koroturaga division, this choice was passed during the SRU Annual General Meeting held at Albert Park in Suva yesterday.

Then, Commander Humphery Tawake has been reappointed as the Unions president while Penioni Naliva of the Army Rugby club is the new administrator.

SRU 10s rivalry is set opening shot tomorrow with an aggregate of 28 groups contending at Bidesi Park in Suva.

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