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More Incentive For Vodafone Flying Fijians

Vodafone have further strengthened and fortified their relationship with Fiji Rugby Union after announcing an additional cash support of $100,000 towards the Vodafone Flying Fijians. This cash contribution is a
04 Sep 2015 09:45
More Incentive For Vodafone Flying Fijians
Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee (left), and team manager Humphrey Tawake were present to watch Canada’s tune-up game against Georgia. Canada plays Fiji next on Monday (Fiji time). Photo: Ian Muir

Vodafone have further strengthened and fortified their relationship with Fiji Rugby Union after announcing an additional cash support of $100,000 towards the Vodafone Flying Fijians.

This cash contribution is a special incentive payment to the national side for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and is on top of the existing sponsorship arrangement between FRU and the consortium of sponsors.

Vodafone Fiji chief executive officer Pradeep Lal wishes the team well.

“We are passionate about our national team doing well at the highest level of rugby competition.  We firmly believe that the Vodafone Flying Fijians have what it takes to cause a few upsets at this year’s world cup.

“All they need is to believe in themselves and give their best. We hope our support will provide that added motivation the team needs to get through the pool of death and into the quarters.

As sponsors, we are genuine about our support for rugby and we will do whatever is within our means to help the team achieve the best possible result for the country,” Lal said.

The payment of $100,000 will be made to FRU before the team opening’s match against England on September 19.

FRU chief executive officer Radrodro Tabualevu acknowledged Vodafone for their support.

“I take this opportunity to thank and applaud the Management of Vodafone Fiji for their ongoing support and loyalty towards Fiji Rugby.

“Vodafone’s continued support is timely, as our National Team gets ready to take on the might of England in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup 2015.

“This additional support will definitely be a morale-booster and an added motivation to the players,” he said.

Two weeks ago Vodafone committed $10 from the sale of every `Alcatel pixie” range of mobile phones towards our Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign.

They also opened up their M-PAiSA mobile money platform for members of the public and fans of Fiji rugby to make a donation towards the team’s world cup campaign. Funds raised will go towards catering for the welfare of the players. Vodafone Fiji

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