Flying Fijian and former national sevens rep Nikola Matawalu believes his Navy rugby side will make it to the final of the Escott shield.

Matawalu said they won the shield for the first time last year after beating Army 39-24 and are aiming to make it two in a row.

Matawalu added when Navy plays, it is not only a game to them but a war which they have to win.