Ratu Navula Secondary School after 72 years of the Coca Cola Zero Deans history is just a step away from becoming the first ever based Western side to win the U18 final after thumping RKS 17-nil in the semifinal yesterday.
Coach, Filipe Koroikai said that they want to also become the first school to win the U18 title after it was moved down from the U19 to the U18 grades.
Koroikai added that the presence of former national 7s coach, Iliesa Tanivula in helping his side also had a lot of difference in the game.
A new winner will also be crown in the Deans trophy after QVS beat defending champion Lelean 15-3.
Just looking at the other results, QVS beat Natabua 17-7 in the first U-14 semifinal and will meet Marist in the final who thumped RKS 14-nil in the second semifinal.
In the U-15 grades, QVS edge Ratu Navula 12-10 and will meet Lelean in the final who had a 7-5 win against Marist.
Ratu Navula will again feature in the U16 final after beating QVS 15-8 in the semifinal while Sila had a close 13-10 win against RKS.
In the U-17, Ratu Navula beat Marist 15-12 and will play QVS in the final who beat Nasinu 29-10 in the second semifinal.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Ratu Navula Secondary one win away from creating history
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