Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere shares his enthusiasm for today’s Deans semifinals.

Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union Vice President Savenaca Muamua says that the recent selection of players from the Vodafone Deans competition to participate in the draft combine, hosted by the Fijian Drua Academy, has motivated the players to perform better in the remainder of the competition.

Queen Victoria School is heading into the Vodafone Deans Semifinal tomorrow as the most consistent U18 team among the final four. However, the drive to secure a spot in the final will come from the other three schools.

As the Deans semifinal draws near, Fijian Drua halfback and former QVS student Simione Kuruvoli has thrown his support behind Cuvu to join his alma mater, Queen Victoria School, in the final.

Four players from Lami High School under-19 side have been selected to join the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Academy in Nadi.

The last time a western school won the Vodafone Deans Under-18 title was in 2013 by Ratu Navula College.

After creating history last Saturday, the Gospel High School Under 15 team will be looking to continue their winning run this weekend.

After upsetting Queen Victoria School, the MGM Under 14 side will now up their preparation to another level as they get ready for their semi-final match this weekend.

Excitement has been growing over the past few days at Gospel High School, as their Under-15 side will be competing in the Vodafone Deans Trophy semi-finals for the first time in their history this weekend.

Niusawa Methodist High School Under 16 coach Setareki Hawea says they need to work on their decision-making on the field if they want to come out with a win in this weekends Raluve Championship semi-finals.

Fijian Drua halfback and former Queen Victoria School student Simi Kuruvoli sends positive vibes and well wishes to the Under 18 team, who he believes can defend the coveted Vodafone Deans title.

Cuvu College Under-18 coach Samisoni Navatu says this week will be solely focused on correcting their mistakes from the Vodafone Deans quarterfinals over the weekend and ensuring they continue their bid for victory.