The exposure helped Ranacika and his teammates prepare for the physical demands of schoolboy rugby and proved valuable during their Deans campaign.
27 Aug
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Sereana Salalo-Baleiwai
Despite being edged 15-14 by Lelean Memorial School in the final, Navatu made history as the first school from Vanua Levu to reach the Deans final.
Crawford leads the Impact Beyond Pasifika (IBP) coaching development programme, funded by Rugby Australia.
25 Aug
During their semi-final, the team had only two players available on the reserve bench as injuries mounted.
24 Aug
Ioane Asioli
The Kadavu native said the achievement came after years of hard work.
With two major titles secured, the title proved to be the icing on the cake for the school’s outstanding sporting season.
Tevita Wesele
Wailevu said her team played up to the expectations of the school and parents.
Dakuitoga lost his younger sister in a tragic car accident earlier this year.
Naduva dedicated the win to their families and ex-scholars as well.
Lelean continued fighting until the final whistle and scored a converted try at the death, but it was too late to deny Grammar a historic 36-21 victory and their first Deans title in 21 years.
22 Aug