Fiji national athletics rep Frances Tuva says the transition from the track to the rugby field has not been an easy task.

Niusawa Methodist High School Under 16 has made a strong statement in their Raluve Trophy quarter-final match against Naitasiri Secondary School beating them 27-0.

Raluve Trophy first-timers Votualevu College went down in a tough match to Adi Cakobau School in the Under 16 quarter-final.

The Mahatma Gandhi Under-18 side is using its journey so far as an inspiration for their Deans quarterfinal outing this Saturday.

Fiji Rugby Union says they cannot have undue interference by Education Minister in the affairs of the game.

Former Ratu Kadavulevu School rep and current Flying Fijian Peni Ravai is urging players in the Vodafone Deans Trophy competition to give their all, as it can create opportunities both in Fiji and abroad.