The race for this year’s Vodafone Super Deans and Raluve titles is down to the final four after an action-packed weekend of quarterfinal rugby produced several standout performances across all grades.
Traditional powerhouses Queen Victoria School (QVS), Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS), Suva Grammar School and Lelean Memorial School will once again feature prominently in the semi-finals, while schools such as Ra High School, Navatu Secondary School and Sila Central High School have earned their place among the country’s elite.
In the Under-14 grade, QVS, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, Ratu Navula College and Ratu Kadavulevu School booked their places in the last four.
The Under-15 semi-finals will feature Lelean Memorial School, Queen Victoria School, Marist Brothers High School and Ratu Kadavulevu School.
In the Under-16 competition, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, Queen Victoria School, Suva Grammar School and Nasinu Secondary School remain in contention for the title.
The Under-17 division sees Ba Methodist High School join traditional heavyweights Suva Grammar School, Ratu Kadavulevu School and Queen Victoria School in the semi-finals.
The Under-18 grade has also produced a competitive final four, with Ra High School, Lelean Memorial School, Suva Grammar School and Nasinu Secondary School all keeping their championship hopes alive.
In the premier Under-19 division, Navatu Secondary School, Ratu Navula College, Ratu Kadavulevu School and Lelean Memorial School will battle for a place in the grand final.
Meanwhile, the Raluve girls’ competition has also reached the semi-final stage.
The Under-16 semi-finalists are Sigatoka Methodist College, Saint Vincent College, Nasinu Secondary School and Adi Cakobau School.
In the Under-18 grade, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, Lomary Secondary School, Adi Cakobau School and Sila Central High School have secured their places in the last four.
With a place in the Vodafone Super Deans and Raluve finals on the line, fans can expect another weekend of high-intensity school rugby as the nation’s best young talent looks to take one step closer to championship glory.