Katea Ravouvou’s two tries led Natabua High School to a 20-15 victory over Adi Cakobau School in the exciting Raluve Trophy Under-18 final.
Natabua gained an early advantage when center Ruth Tuitabou scored the first try, although the conversion attempt was unsuccessful. ACS quickly responded with a try from halfback Noelani Baselala, leveling the score at 5-5.
Just before the halftime whistle, Natabua’s winger, Katea Ravouvou, added another try, bringing the score to 10-5 in favor of Natabua at the break.
In the second half, Ravouvou scored again, although the conversion was again missed. Natabua extended their lead to 20-5 with a try from Laisani Gudrunalawalawa.
ACS fought back with tries from Roiva Kalouniuca and Imeri Nasali, reducing the deficit to 20-15. Despite their strong effort, ACS could not clinch the win, leaving Natabua as the champions.