The Kaliova Bulai-captained Ba Methodist High School Under-19 team is determined to leave no stone unturned in the Western Secondary Schools Rugby Deans Championship quarterfinal at Prince Charles Park, Nadi, tomorrow.
They will face Sigatoka Valley Secondary School in what is anticipated to be an exciting match.
Paula Tuiloma’s coached team recently dominated Nasau Secondary School with a 31-3 victory in the Ba/Tavua/Ra Zone final at Garvey Park, Tavua, last Saturday.
Many team members had previously played for the school’s U18 sevens rugby team, which narrowly lost to the eventual champions, Ratu Navula College, 15-10 at the HFC Bank Stadium during the Term One holidays.
“This is the first time we are fielding three teams, and I hope the Under-19 side makes an impact,” said PEMAC head of department David King Wise. “The team looks in top form, with the boys’ morale being fully boosted,” he added.
The team will rely on Bulai, who plays prop, full-back Pio Bosco Tikoisuva (Jnr), and winger Petero Dauniseka.
U16 Grade
The Josateki Naliva-captained U16 side will take on Sigatoka Methodist College in the quarterfinal.
“This team is made up of only 16 boys who were left out from the two teams, and it has done wonders. They were undefeated in the zone and hope they can go beyond the quarters,” Wise said.
The Thomas Vuto-coached side includes dynamic flankers Rupeni Nailatikau and Asivorosi Nahiga, who will be key in the breakdowns.
U15 Grade
The Osea Naura-captained U15 side will face Cuvu College.
“This is the same group of boys that made history earlier this year by winning the National Secondary Schools Rugby League Under-15 grade final,” Wise said.
Prominent players in the side include Seruvi Vakalolo, Semi Sasai, and Eneri Saunivalu.
Tomorrow’s Draws:
U15: Natabua High School vs. Swami Vivekananda College, Sigatoka Methodist College vs. AD Patel, Ba Methodist vs. Cuvu College, Ratu Navula College vs. Ba Provincial Freebird
U16: Ba Provincial Freebird vs. Swami Vivekananda College, Cuvu College vs. Ra High School, Ba Methodist High vs. Sigatoka Methodist College,
U17: Xavier College vs. Korovuto College, Sigatoka Valley Secondary School vs. AD Patel, Natabua High vs. Nadi Muslim College, Ratu Navula College vs. St. Thomas High School,
Under-19: Ba Methodist vs. Sigatoka Valley Secondary School, Nasikawa Vision College vs. Nasau Secondary School, Ratu Navula College vs. Drasa Secondary School, Ba Provincial Freebird Institute vs. Sigatoka Andra Sangam College.
U14: Ratu Navula College vs. Ra High School,
U18 pool plays: Cuvu College vs. Ratu Navula College.
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