The Digicel cup match between Northland and Naitasiri tomorrow is shaping up to be a battle between two top coaches as well.

Northland's Ilivasi Tabua and Naitasiri's Reverend Joji Rinakama are the brains behind both teams.

Tabua said the challenge for both of them is the development of rugby in the country.


Reverend Rinakama was Tabua's assistant at the 2007 rugby world cup where Fiji reached the quarter finals.

Northland beat Naitasiri in round 7 of the Digicel cup last year by 20-18.

Naitasiri will play Northland at 6pm tomorrow at Ratu Cakobau Park. 

Story by: Akuila Cama and Aliki Bia