The Marist Old Boys (OB) team showcased an outstanding performance in their narrow 13-10 win against the Draunivau Sharks during the FMF Suva Rugby Union Koroturaga quarter-final at Bidesi grounds in Suva yesterday.
The match was fiercely competitive, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the game. In the end, Marist secured their victory by a slim margin.
Assistant coach Tadeo Vulaca commended his team’s resilience, recognizing the significant challenge presented by the Draunivau Sharks.
This win was dedicated to the late Belasio Vukiwai, with players and officials wearing black armbands in his memory, as well as in honor of Tevita Waqa and other players who were lost earlier in the season.
Vulaca stated, “Preparation leading up to the competition went very well. This year, we fielded two teams, one in the Escott and one in the Koroturaga. Our main objective is to win both trophies, as our Escott team is currently progressing well, and we aim to reclaim the Koroturaga title for Flagstaff this year.”
In other matches, Covenant Red triumphed over Army Red with a score of 26-12, while the Suva Stallions narrowly lost to Nabua White, 23-24.