Jasper Williams High School march into the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 final after a 34-22 semi-final win over Muaniweni College
Jasper Williams High School ended Muaniweni College’s dream run at the Weet-Bix Raluve Championship with a 34-22 victory in the Under-18 semi-final this afternoon. Muaniweni struck first, scoring a try inside the opening minute to take a 5-0 lead. Jasper answered quickly with a well-executed set-piece try to level the scores. Muaniweni then stretched their advantage to 10-5 with another score from a strong break, but Jasper replied as Muaniweni’s quick ball at the breakdown allowed Jasper’s backline to breach the defense and knot the scores again. The drama continued as Muaniweni briefly moved ahead before Jasper crossed again through a line-break from halfway, giving Jasper a narrow edge. The teams traded a late try apiece before the break, leaving Jasper ahead 24-22 at the interval. In the second half, Jasper dominated the tempo and added three more tries to seal a 34-22 win and book a place in the final.
Context and outlook:
Muaniweni College had been making history this season, reaching the semi-finals for the first time after a dramatic quarterfinal where they advanced on the basis of scoring the first try in a 12-12 draw. The result here, while ending Muaniweni’s run, signals the ongoing growth of the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 competition and sets up a final that will pit Jasper Williams High School against the remaining finalist from the other semi-final.
Additional thoughts:
– Jasper’s ability to respond quickly after Muaniweni’s early surge shows their maturity and finishing power.
– Muaniweni’s depth and tactical discipline have grown throughout the tournament, and their supporters can take pride in a landmark season.
– The final promises an exciting clash as Jasper seeks to cap a strong campaign with the title, while Muaniweni will regroup and aim to carry their momentum into next season.
Summary in Fijian:
– iVakasaraitaki ki na Vosa Vakaviti:
E tauya na Jasper Williams High School ki na final ni Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 ni gauna oqo, ni rau curu ki loma na Muaniweni College ena semi-final ka vakacacana 34-22. E tekivu vakadua na Muaniweni ena minute i muri ni gauna, ia e curuma na Jasper e dua na curu mai na set-piece me vakarautaki kina na digital. E qai vakacacani na muaniweni ki na ivalavala ni 10-5, e na siga e curu na Jasper e curuma tale ena dua na take ni ivalavala. E curu mai na Muaniweni ena 17-15, ia e tiko na Jasper me vaka ni sega ni kitaka na ivalavala ena 24-22 ni gauna ni vakacegu. Ena ika sa balavu ki cake, sa curu tale na Jasper e tolu na curu me 34-22 ni bera na final. E vakamatata na muaniweni ni rau a qai curu ki na semi-final oqo ena mataqali i-taka: sa tiko kina na nodra yabaki ni rawati na semi-final na ivotavota, ka vauci kina na yadua na gone iViti kei na veika e cavuti. Oqo e vakatetei ni na curu mai na final na Jasper kei na lewe ni semi-final talesa.
Note: The Fijian summary provides a concise recap of the match and its significance in the local language.
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