Ratu Kadavulevu School U15 Captain Rupeni Ravonu led from the front as he scored two tries to help his side secure a 27-19 win over Marist Brothers' High School in the Vodafone Super Deans quarter finals this morning.
The number 8 was instrumental in all facets of play for RKS as he gained momentum in attack and was brutal in defence.
RKS opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a penalty before Marist replied with a converted try in the 24th minute through Filipo Taubale to give them a 7-3 lead.
RKS scored an unconverted try just before halftime through Mesake Baivou to give them a 8-7 lead at the break.
The second half was thrilling as both teams fought tooth and nail.
RKS prop Mijieli Navori scored an unconverted try to extend their lead to 13-7 before Marist replied with a converted try to centre Abel Epeli to regain a 14-13 lead.
Ravonu then showed his power and speed to score back-to-back converted tries in the 43rd and 48th minute to give them a 27-14 lead.
Eparama Rokobici scored a consolation try for Marist in the 58th minute.
In another U15 quarter final, QVS thrashed Natabua High School 52-3.
Meanwhile, in the U14 quarter finals, QVS thrashed Nasinu 44-0, Marist edged RKS 7-6 and Grammar beat St Vincents' College 41-8.
The U16 quarter finals are underway.
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