Five teams from Vanualevu have successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the Under-21 division at the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s, demonstrating outstanding skill in their final pool matches yesterday. The teams making it to the next round are Fiji Seasalt Taveuni, St Teresa Nukubalavu, Aloha Taveuni, Devo Babas, and Loloma Heights, all of whom showcased impressive performances in their respective pools.
Today’s quarter-final matchups will see Fiji Seasalt Taveuni taking on St Teresa Nukubalavu, while Aloha Taveuni will compete against Devo Babas. Additionally, Cagivou is set to clash with RKSOB, and the Kasabias Village Boys will face Loloma Heights.
Semi Voladamu Bose, an official with the Loloma Heights squad, expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishments, underscoring their role in representing the Wailevu cluster in Savusavu. The team was established with the goal of unifying the top local players and is dedicated to empowering the youth through the sport of rugby. “We are looking forward to a good game on Saturday,” he remarked, reflecting on the team’s journey and their aspiration to positively influence the community.
As the tournament advances, there is a growing excitement for the upcoming matches, which serve not only as a platform for competition but also as a celebration of local talent and community spirit through rugby. This event is an excellent opportunity for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills and for supporters to come together, strengthening community ties through the love of the game.