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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2007 - 2:06:35 PM |
LELEAN Memorial School clinched its third sevens title on the local scene after beating Sabeto 7-0 to clinch the Nausori High School Sevens tournament at Ratu Cakobau Park on Saturday.
Playing under the banner of Navuloa, the LMS II side proved too strong for the Nadi-based Sabeto side.
Playing on heavy underfoot conditions, the boys from Davuilevu managed to score in the first half before defending their line to deny the visitors.
In the semi-finals, the side beat Dilkusha 12-0 while Sabeto beat LMS I 7-0.
Last month the side won the Marist and QVS Old Boys sevens tournaments.
In the main competition, Navatuvula beat the home-side Vunimono 12-5 to claim their first major title this season.
Led by former Lelean U19 captain Sakenasa Aca, who was later named player of the tournament, Navatuvula took a 5-0 lead at the breather.
Vunimono, led by inspiration captain Selema Naitukutuku, replied to level the scores.
However, Navatuvula clinched the match in the dying stages with a converted try.
The win also saw the Naitasiri side walk away with $5000.
Vuniomo II won the Plate final after beating Meads 14-0.
Tournament official Joeli Tubu said the event was a successful despite some teams not turning up to play. He said they hoped to make the event an annual one. The proceeds from the Vodafone-sponsored tournament will go towards the building of a the multi-purpose hall for the Nausori High School's 330 students. Results: U19: Semi-finals LMS I 0-7 Sabeto, Navuloa (LMS II) 12-0 Dilkusha, Final Navuloa (LMS II) 7-0 Sabeto; Plate final Vunimono II 14-0 Meads; Cup: Semi-finals Gonetoga 0-10 Vunimono, Nalota 0-12 Navatuvula.
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