Loloma Heights U21 stormed into the final of the U21 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s with a clinical 22-7 victory over Namara Brothers U21 in the second U21 semi-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva today.
The Savusavu-based side struck early, crossing the whitewash for the opening try and then doubling their advantage almost immediately to lead 12-0 inside the first five minutes. Riding that early momentum, Loloma Heights continued to press and extended the margin to 17-0 before Namara Brothers mounted a response.
Namara showed resilience when they constructed a well-worked try that was successfully converted, pulling the score to 17-7 and briefly shifting the momentum. Loloma Heights, however, steadied themselves defensively, repelled subsequent Namara attacks and sealed the win with a late try to finish 22-7 at full time.
The result books Loloma Heights into this afternoon’s U21 final where they will face Devo Young Babas. The match caps the under-21 fixtures at the 50th edition of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, the long-running schools sevens tournament staged at HFC Bank Stadium that showcases emerging rugby talent from around the country.
Today’s semi highlighted Loloma Heights’ attacking tempo and defensive composure — a combination that proved decisive against a Namara side that lived to fight another day but could not find a way back into the match after the early onslaught. The win hands the Savusavu outfit momentum and confidence ahead of what promises to be a competitive final against Devo Young Babas.
Further details on team lineups, scorers and the result of the corresponding Devo Young Babas semi were not released with this update. Coverage will continue from HFC Bank Stadium as the Marist 7s moves into its concluding fixtures this afternoon.
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