Ratu Litianara College advance to U16 Raluve final after a narrow 12-10 win over Adi Cakobau School, set to meet defending champions Sigatoka Methodist College in the decider next weekend. A late try sealed the victory minutes after the hooter, sealing a dramatic semifinal triumph.
Ratu Litianara burst out of the blocks, opening the scoring five minutes in to lead 7-0. Adi Cakobau School steadied and crossed for a try just before halftime, though they could not convert, leaving the score at 7-5 at the break. The second half started brighter for ACS, as they took a 10-7 lead with an unconverted try. Ratu Litianara rallied late, pressing deep into ACS territory and crossing for the late winner to secure a place in the final.
With Sigatoka Methodist College the defending champions and aiming to defend their title, this final promises to be a blockbuster. The reigning champions have a recent history of success in the Weet-Bix Raluve U16 category, including a dominant 20-0 final victory in previous years, underscoring the challenge awaiting Ratu Litianara in the showdown.
Context and outlook
– Sigatoka Methodist College are the defending U16 Raluve champions, having claimed the title with a 20-0 win in the recent final.
– The upcoming final pits a gritty Ratu Litianara side against a proven Sigatoka Methodist team, creating a high-stakes championship clash.
– Ratu Litianara’s semifinal performance showed resilience, grinding out a late victory after a back-and-forth contest.
Summary
Ratu Litianara College edged Adi Cakobau School 12-10 in a tight U16 semifinal to book their spot in the Weet-Bix Raluve Trophy final, where they will chase a title against defending champions Sigatoka Methodist College.
Fijian language summary
Na vakaraitaki kei na veisere ni yalayala: Ratu Litianara College e tauyavu ki na final ni Weet-Bix Raluve Trophy U16 ni vakalou adau Adi Cakobau School me 12-10, ka na sotavi kina na defending champions o Sigatoka Methodist College ena final ena macawa mai muri. Na Ratu Litianara a curu mai vakavinaka e 7-0 ena lima na minute, ia na ACS a biu tale e dua na try ena vuka ni vale ni ivalu ka sega ni vakacuruma. Ena vuravura ni siga ni vakalou, na ACS e yaco ki na 10-7 ena dua na unconverted try, ia na Ratu Litianara e vakatakarakaravi na ivalu ka curu ki na 22 na mita me raica na i vakadewataki, ka qai wonea na i tovo ni nodra lasu. E vakamat Davui na Sigatoka Methodist College ni nodra defensa kei na nodra rawati na i tuvakacivi ni veiuli, ka tu mai na final oqo me dua na vuli levu me tara na nodra vakaitavi.
Note: The Fijian summary above provides a localized recap of the match, with emphasis on the late rally by Ratu Litianara College and the looming final against Sigatoka Methodist College.
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