Marist Brothers High School shrugged off a late surge by Ratu Kadavulevu School in the second spell to win 17-12 and claim the Vodafone Super Deans U15 title.
Marist was on fire from the start of the game as they scored 3 tries to lead 17-0.
They were later reduced to 14-men at the stroke of halftime which RKS took advantage of and scored an unconverted try.
Marist led 17-5 at half time.
RKS was a more disciplined side in the second spell as they tightened up their defence to prevent Marist from scoring any points.
Laisiasa Vukiono scored a converted try for RKS in the second half but was not enough as Marist held on to win.
Marist's fullback, Ratu Aporosa Lalabalavu was got the best player award.
Marist's manager Tagici Wilisoni says she is proud of how the boys played today and they played their hearts out.
Wilisoni says the message to the boys at halftime was to deliver and even though they did not score a point in the second half, they held their ground.
In other results today, Marist beat Suva Grammar 13-0 to win the U14 title as well.
The under 16 Weet-Bix Raluve final between Naitasiri Secondary School and defending champions Sigatoka Methodist is underway.
In other finals today, Queen Victoria School takes on RKS in the under 16 final at 11.50am while Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School will play RKS in the under 17 final at 1.15pm.
QVS will take on RKS in the under 19 final at 2.50pm.
The under 18 final between QVS and Natabua High School will kick off at 5.35pm.
In Weet-Bix Raluve U18 final Dawasamu Secondary School will take on MGM High at 4.20pm.
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Marist Brothers High School has claimed the Vodafone Super Deans under 14 title after defeating rivals Suva Grammar School 13-0 in the final.
The game went into halftime with Marist holding a slight 5-0 lead.
Marist came back stronger in the second spell to score 8 more points to win.
Coach Jone Temo who was emotional after the match says after losing in the Southern Zone final, he told the boys they need to come back stronger and win the final.
Temo has thanked the supporters, fans and the old scholars for their never ending support.
Marist's fullback Kalaveti Drauna was named the best player of the final.
The under 15 final between Ratu Kadavulevu School and Marist is underway.
In other finals today, Queen Victoria School takes on RKS in the under 16 final while Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School will play RKS in the under 17 final.
QVS will take on Natabua High School in the under 19 final.
The under 18 final between QVS and Natabua will kick off at 5.35pm.
In Weet-Bix Raluve U16 final Sigatoka Methodist High School will take on Naitasiri Secondary School at 11.15am while Dawasamu Secondary School will take on MGM High at 4.20pm.
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