Ratu Latianara College pulled off a stunning upset by narrowly defeating Adi Cakobau School in a thrilling Weet-Bix Raluve Under-16 semi-final clash today, sending fans from both schools into a frenzy at Burkhurst Park.
The match lived up to its hype, with both teams showcasing structured and entertaining rugby that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
ACS came into the game as favourites, consistently stringing together over 10 phases with each possession; however, the resilient Ratu Latianara defense stood firm, holding off wave after wave of attacks from the Sawani side.
In dramatic fashion, Ratu Latianara sealed the win with a last-minute try, crushing the hopes of the ACS players and securing their place in next week's final against Sigatoka Methodist High School.
In the other semi final, Sigatoka Methodist College delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Dreketi Central College 29–0 at the HFC Bank Stadium.
Looking at the results from the U14 Vodafone Super Deans, QVS defeated Lelean Memorial School 17-13, and Suva Grammar beat Marist Brothers High School 10-8 in the U14 semi finals, MGM High School edged QVS 15-14, and Suva Grammar School defeated RKS 19-15 in the U15 semi finals.
In the U14 final, QVS will take on Grammar while in the MGM will take on Grammar in the U15 final next week.
In the U18 Deans semi-final at the HFC Bank Stadium, Nasinu Secondary will take on Natabua High School at 3.30pm, and Suva Grammar School will take on Ratu Kadavulevu School at 5pm.
You can catch the live commentaries on our sister station VITIFM for the Under-18 Raluve match between Natabua and MGM High School at 2:30PM, as well as for the Under-18 Deans semi-finals.
You can catch the commentaries on VITIFM on the following frequencies: 92FM, 92.2FM, 92.4FM, and 92.6FM, or on our fijivillage app.
