It will be a battle of the champions in the under-19 semifinal match between Western Zone 2 winners Ratu Navula Secondary and Eastern Zone winners Lelean Memorial School.

As the two teams prepare for their crucial game this week, coaches from the top schools will also be working out the best approach to take, to outclass their opponents.

Ratu Navula Secondary of Nadi have done wonders on the 7s field as champions in the secondary school’s division, but whether they can repeat that performance against the defending champions Lelean, is another question.

The Nadi based school has been assisted greatly by Flying Fijians hooker Bill Gadolo, who is a teacher at the school, and to top it all off, rugby flows "in the blood" of these young boys whose "fathers" have been famous in the rugby field.

The rugby academy in Davuilevu has proven a lot for Lelean, the sole survivor from the Eastern Zone, but has preferred to keep their preparations under wraps, to avoid media attention.

In this week’s under-19 semifinals, defending champions Lelean meet Ratu Navula and Nasinu take on Lomawai.