Cuvu College achieved a remarkable 23-22 victory over Ratu Kadavulevu School in the second quarterfinal of the Vodafone Deans Under-18 competition, thanks to a surprising turn of events that sealed their win.
RKS seemed in control of the match, holding a 19-13 lead at halftime. They further increased their advantage with an early penalty in the second half. However, Cuvu College showed great determination and fought back.
As the match approached its conclusion, Cuvu scored a pivotal try that narrowed the score to just one point. In the dying moments of the game, RKS kicked the ball out of play, mistakenly believing they had won. It was then that the officials intervened, confirming the score and awarding the victory to Cuvu College.
Although RKS initially celebrated what they thought was a win, the announcement of the surprising reversal left them stunned. With this triumph, Cuvu College advances to the semi-finals, while RKS is left to reflect on their near miss.