AJ Pallets Ba River, the reigning U21 champions from Votua village in Ba, made a powerful statement on the first day of competition, demonstrating why they are the favorites to win. They kicked off their campaign with a decisive 12-0 victory over Midland in their first match and followed it up with a commanding 31-5 win against Namara in their second pool game. The team’s performance shows that they are not just out to defend their title, but are intent on asserting their dominance in the tournament.