They are the new face of the Coca Cola Deans rugby this year but the Napuka Secondary School U-17 rugby team will want to stamp their mark on Saturday in the Tier 2 final against Natabua.
Technical adviser, Manu Safifi said that after beating Sila Central 10-5 in the semifinal last Saturday they know what to expect from Natabua who are coached by former national rep Sairusi Naituku.
Safifi added while the goal is to win a Tier 1 spot next year the focus in this week's preparation is trying to win their first ever final.
The other two Northern division teams in the final are All Saints Secondary who will be playing Marist in the Tier 2 U-19 final and Savusavu Secondary School will also play in the U-18 final.
The Tier 2 final from the U-14 grades will start on Saturday at 9am at the TFL stadium.
The Tier 1 final between RKS and Lelean will be held next Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Story by: Silina Navuso
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