Murimurivalu Urges Final Push from QVS U14 After Securing Final Berth

Queen Victoria School's Under-14 team has earned a place in the upcoming Vodafone Deans Trophy final following a hard-fought 22-15 victory against Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School. The semifinal match showcased the young players' impressive determination and teamwork, according to former Flying Fijian Kini Murimurivalu, whose son is part of the QVS squad.

Murimurivalu expressed his happiness with the team's performance, acknowledging the effort invested in nurturing the young athletes. While celebrating the win, he also identified specific weaknesses that the team will address in preparation for the final. "Today’s win we could see their team work, they made it obvious they wanted the win. We also noted some weaknesses which we will go back and see and improve on before the finals next week," he stated.

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Today’s win we could see their team work, they made it obvious they wanted the win. We also noted some weaknesses which we will go back and see and improve on before the finals next week.

Looking ahead to the final, Murimurivalu stressed the significance of continued hard work and mutual belief among the players. He shared a personal message with his son, Josese, urging him to "be himself" on the field and to trust his teammates. "Something I’ve continuously stressed to the boys is team work and I believe that is an important component," Murimurivalu added, highlighting the core values driving the team's campaign.

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I told my son to be himself when he runs on the field. Something I’ve continuously stressed to the boys is team work and I believe that is an important component.