RKS U15 makes a strong comeback against Lelean to retain title

Ratu Kadavulevu School has made a strong start to the Powerade Super Deans Rugby Championship finals defending two of their titles.

The boys from Delanakaikai made a strong comeback in the second half to defeat Lelean Memorial School 21-5 and successfully defend their title in the U15 final.

Tries for RKS were scored by Emosi Natulailagi, Simione Cakauniqio and Vilikesa Vukasiri and were all successfully converted by Lemeki Mataisau.

Lelean were leading RKS in the first half 5-0 with Keni Wainiqolo scoring the lone try the boys from Davuilevu.

In the U14 grade, RKS retained their title after defeating QVS in extra time.

After both teams were tied at 5 all at full time a decision was made to give the win to the team that had scored first.

The first and only try for RKS was scored by flanker Tevita Vukicea and QVS responded with a try of their own from prop Sekaia Sukilagi.

Josua Wekana of RKS was named player of the U14 final.

RKS and QVS are now battling it out for the title of the under 16 grade.

Meanwhile, the hype towards the Powerade Super Deans Rugby Championship final has resulted in the shortage of buses to be hired from Nadroga as the Cuvu College fans are expected to fill out the ANZ Stadium today.

Looking at the other final fixtures, QVS will take on Lelean in the Under 17 final at 12.45pm.

RKS will face Lelean in the Under 19 final at 3pm.

The Under 18 final between Cuvu College and RKS will kick off at 4.40pm today and you can catch the live commentary on Viti FM 92.2FM.

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