Does Radrodro have the power to issue directive for Bucalevu Under 17 to play in Deans quarters

The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union remains silent as questions continue to be raised on whether Minister of Education, Aseri Radrodro has the powers to intervene and direct the union to allow a disqualified school to be allowed to play in the Deans Rugby Competition.

Radrodro made a statement yesterday afternoon saying that the Bucalevu Secondary School under 17 side clearly won their match against Nabua Secondary School in last week’s qualification and they should be awarded a spot in the Vodafone Super Deans Under 17 National quarter final this weekend.

This follows the decision of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union to overturn the decision and award the win to Nabua Secondary School after they found out that Bucalevu fielded a player who had already played in their school’s under-16 team this year and was brought into play in the under 17 grade for the match last week.

In a statement on his official social media account, Radrodro stated that he confirmed the directive, stating that Bucalevu won the game fairly and deserves to participate in the competition.

He further stated that he has instructed the Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca to inform the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union executives that the game has been played and won by Bucalevu so they have to adhere to the results of the game.

We have been calling FSSRU for their comment but this has proved futile. We have also sent questions to them and are awaiting their response.