LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Jersey Flegg team is gearing up for a thrilling showdown against the Kaiviti Silktails in Fiji this Saturday, August 3.
This match presents a rare opportunity for the team to soak up the raw passion for rugby league that the Fijian people are renowned for.
Currently sitting in fifth place, the Sea Eagles are hungry for victory as they take on the struggling Silktails at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
The Silktails, newcomers to the Jersey Flegg competition this season, are eager to make their mark against a seasoned team like Manly.
After a rigorous captain's run on Thursday night, the Sea Eagles will touch down in Fiji on Friday evening.
They will have a light pool session and a hearty dinner to prepare for the early morning game at 10am (AEST) the following day.
While Manly secured a convincing 48-8 victory over the Silktails at 4 Points Park in round 17, Coach Scott Kenna is well aware of the stakes.
With just one point behind fourth place, the Sea Eagles cannot afford to let their guard down in the final five rounds of the competition.
It's all hands on deck as they aim to secure another crucial win and keep their finals hopes alive.