Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School will compete against Ratu Kadavulevu School in the final of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Vodafone Super Deans under-14 category. RKS secured their spot in the final by defeating the 2023 champions, Marist Brothers High School, with a score of 13-0. MGM earned their place after a strong performance in the second semi-final, overpowering Lelean Memorial School 31-10.
One of these schools is set to become the new champion of the U14 grade in the finals scheduled for next weekend. MGM team manager Miriama Lutubulo expressed that the victory is particularly meaningful, as they are the only team from their school remaining in the competition.
She noted, “The loss of the U18 team motivated them because now we are the only MGM team that’s playing in the Deans and Raluve, so it has pushed them to strive for more.” As they head into the finals, the team is prepared to face the formidable RKS, considered the leading team from the Eastern Zone. Lutubulo added, “We know that RKS was the top team from the Eastern Zone. We know that they will come in well prepared and we will also prepare well for them.”
The MGM U14 team enjoyed a strong show of support during the semi-finals, with families, friends, and supporters donning bright orange to cheer them on.