Defending Fiji Provincial 7s champions Lautoka 1 has stamped its mark as the team to beat after defeating a star studded Nadroga team 21-5 in the first quarter-final at Lawaqa Park.

Led by National 7's rep, Watisoni Votu, the side outscored Nadroga three tries to one.

Nadroga had the services of former National rep, Etonia Naba and Flying Fijians rep, Rupeni Nasiga, young Ratunaisa Narukutabua and Aprosa Tabulawaki but had no answers to what the Lautoka onslaught brought to Lawaqa Park.

Meanwhile, in the second quarter-final Vatukoula 2 beat Nadi 2 12-7.

Vatukoula 2 will now play Lautoka 1 in the first semi-final.

In other quarter-finals, Suva 1 under the leadership of Peni Gaunimeke, Sakenasa Aca and Waisake Bole will play Naitasiri 2 while in the last quarter-final Vatukoula 1 will play Namosi 1 which has the services of the Wardens rugby club players from Suva.

The final is expected to start at 6.30pm.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo and Dreu Vukailagi.