Aloha Taveuni are the new Under-21 Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s champions after defeating Kasabias Village Boys 19–0 in the final at Subrail Park yesterday.
Aloha got off to a strong start, crossing for two early tries through Jone Baleivanua and Solo Tavalea. Their solid defence and sharp attack saw them take a commanding 14–0 lead at halftime.
Despite the slippery and muddy field conditions, both teams braved the tough surface. Aloha lifted their intensity in the second half and extended their lead when Mika Bolo scored in the opening minute to make it 19–0.
Maintaining consistency and applying constant pressure, Aloha controlled the remainder of the match to seal a deserved victory.
Coach Malakai Tuleca gave thanks after the win, saying, “Thank God for the win. Without Him we would not have achieved this. I also thank our families and supporters for their continuous support.”
Under-21 Bowl final: Nasavu Brothers clinched the U21 Bowl title after edging Domoniwai Highlanders 5–0 in a hard-fought final. A disciplined all-round performance saw Nasavu Brothers hold their composure to secure the narrow win and lift the Bowl trophy.
Under-21 Plate final: St Theresa Nukubalavu claimed the Under-21 Plate title with a 26–14 victory over RKS Old Boys. St Theresa displayed strong attacking play and composure throughout the match to secure a well-earned win.
