Rugby showdown

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Natabua High School’s defence stops Ratu Navula College’s Tomas Lawelua during their match in the Western U18 Dean’s semi-final at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. Picture: REINAL CHAND

The West secondary schools rugby finals are set to take place at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka this Saturday, promising a day filled with thrilling rugby action.

“We are anticipating an exciting and entertaining finals from the Western zone at Lawaqa Park,” said West Secondary Schools Rugby secretary Kinijoji Rakata.

“All schools are looking forward to a full day of entertaining rugby,” Rakata said.

The highlight of the day will be the U18 boys’ final where Cuvu College will face off against Ratu Navula College.

Additionally, the Raluve Shield final will feature a clash between Natabua High School and Jasper Williams High School.

In other fixtures, the U14 grade will see Ratu Navula College taking on Ra High School, while Sigatoka Methodist plays Natabua High School in the U15 grade.

Ba Provincial Institute will compete against Ba Methodist High School in the U16 boys category, and Sigatoka Methodist will face Votualevu College in the Raluve U16 final.

The U17 grade will feature a match-up between Natabua High School and Ratu Navula College, and Ratu Navula College will also play Nasikawa Vision College in the U19 grade. With a full day of competitive rugby ahead, fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating the finals.

The event promises to showcase the best of youth rugby talent from the Western region.