As the competition reached its climax, Nasinu Secondary School and Queen Victoria School prepared to clash for the prestigious Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Vodafone Deans trophy at the HFC Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Nasinu showcased their skills against Cuvu College, executing strategic plays that led to them scoring five tries compared to Cuvu’s four. The team’s dynamic backline and cohesive forward pack were commendable, and the management’s focus on defense and set-pieces proved beneficial. The support from home fans was instrumental in Nasinu’s first final appearance in 12 years, having last reached this stage in 2012 when they were defeated by QVS 31-21.
In the other semifinal, Queen Victoria School demonstrated their strength by defeating Ratu Navula. As veterans of the Deans competition, the Victorians played with intensity from start to finish, adhering to their fundamentals and exhibiting strong defense while rallying support from their fans. QVS emerged victorious last year, defeating Natabua 23-15, and they aim for back-to-back titles, while Nasinu seeks their first win in this tournament. Best wishes go out to both teams as they prepare for the final.
IT is quite notable that both Inia Seruiratu and Jone Usamate have expressed new views regarding the 2013 Constitution. They were previously staunch supporters of the document but now seem to have altered their stance, raising questions about their direction and consistency.
The upcoming national conference for headteachers in Denarau this week presents an opportunity for discussion on pressing educational issues in Fiji. The Fiji Head Teacher Association is encouraged to maintain focus on the conference’s theme to ensure productive outcomes over the three-day event. The success of this gathering relies on engagement, even with the anticipated challenges of maintaining participation.
There is a call for everyone to read the significant opinions on the FNPF Act shared in The Fiji Times. Acknowledgment was given to contributors such as Prof Wadan Narsey and Jackson Mar for their extensive research on pension matters. Pensioners who feel they’ve been treated unfairly in the past hope the FNPF Board will honor its commitments under the FNPF Act and rectify any injustices.
The All Blacks convincingly defeated Argentina 42-10 in Auckland, redeeming themselves after a previous loss. Scott Robertson’s team displayed a dominant performance, particularly in the first half, and looks ahead to tough matches against the Springboks in South Africa, following their recent strong showings.
Urban issues such as jaywalking were highlighted, with observations about how some pedestrians appear oblivious while crossing roads. Lastly, discussions around citizenship and identity for individuals linked to Fiji living in Australia raised important questions regarding their status and recognition within Australian society.