Lions roar again

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Try time … Viliame Daurua of Suva Grammar School dives over to score one of his three tries against Lelean Memorial School in the Vodafone Super Deans Under-18 final at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva yesterday. Daurua, who played at hooker, was named the man of the match in the 36-21 win. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

AFTER a 21-year wait, the Vodafone Super Deans Under-18 title has triumphantly returned to Nasese.

In a masterful showcase of forward dominance, structured teamwork, and an unyielding lion spirit, the Suva Grammar School team roared to a commanding 36-21 victory over a determined Lelean Memorial School side.

The SGS forwards were the backbone of the team, relentlessly overpowering their opponents in the collisions and controlling the set pieces.

Their devastating rolling maul led to the opening try, instantly igniting momentum and setting the tone early in the match.

With this landmark win, Suva Grammar School appears to have ignited a new era in high school rugby in Fiji — one fuelled by passion, unity, and an unbreakable spirit. The school also won the U16 and U17 titles.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School won the Weet-Bix Raluve girl’s U18 tile.