The stage is set for an exhilarating final showdown this Saturday at Prince Charles Park, as the third and final round of the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge 2025 kicks off in Nadi.
Following two rounds of hard-fought and high-intensity rugby, the tournament now builds to its climax with all four teams eager to finish strong.
Currently leading the standings is the Sports World Fijian U20s, and then the Canada Rugby U20s followed closely by the Junior Manu Samoa and Junior ʻIkale Tahi in third and fourth place respectively.
Round Two delivered an impressive display of Pacific rugby, beginning with Fiji commanding 56-24 victory over Canada. The hosts capitalized on their pace, power, and tactical execution, scoring multiple tries and overpowering the Canadians in a physically demanding contest.
Canada Captain Daragh Doyle said: “We weren’t awake in the first half, we showed what were capable of in the second half, but it was too late, and Fiji was a step above us today. We will look to rebuild for next week. They were more physical and if you’re not physical in rugby, you cannot do anything and it’s just on us.”