The Nadi rugby side will have to lift its performance as they travel to Nausori to face Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup semifinal this Saturday.

Nadi’s Assistant Coach Cowan Politini is confident that his side has learnt the lesson after losing to Naitasiri in round one earlier this year.

Politini said they have recovered and are preparing for the past three weeks.

He added that they will be without the services of key players like Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou, Samuela Saqiwa and Sanivalati Ramuwai who are playing sevens tournaments overseas.

Naitasiri will host Nadi at Ratu Cakobau Park at 3pm this Saturday in the Skipper Cup and the winner will face Nadroga next week in the final.