$30,000 For Skipper Winner
CJ Patel has been labelled as a ‘loyal supporter’ of Fijian Rugby.
This was the remark of Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer John O’Connor during the official announcement of the March 19 start of the Skipper Fiji Rugby Championship and the INKK Fiji Rugby Farebrother Challenge.
“We are thankful to CJ Patel for their steadfast support since 2020,” he said yesterday.
“They (CJ Patel) were one of the sponsors which remained committed in their support for Fiji Rugby maintaining their sponsorship eventhough they were also facing their own challenges due to COVID-19 and struggling financially.”
The winner of this year’s Skipper Fiji Rugby Championship will pocket $30,000 while the runners-up will take home $15,000.
CJ Patel Group marketing manager Ashwin Prasad said they are pleased to partner with FRU despite last year’s uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
“Earlier this year we saw the launch of the Fun Flavour Super 7s Series that reinforces our commitment to FRU and grassroots rugby in the country.”
O’Connor said defending INKK Fiji Rugby Farebrother Challenge champions Naitasiri have moved all their home games to Naluwai, where they are going to face challengers Namosi on March 19.
In other matches defending Skipper Fiji Rugby Championship champions Suva are going to host Nadi at the ANZ Stadium while Rewa travel to Korovou to take on Northland at Gatward Park.
In another cracker Nadroga face Tailevu at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka. All matches will kick off at 3pm.
O’Connor highlighted that all provincial teams have already started with their off-season training and are now playing trial matches against each other.
He also indicated that the Fiji Rugby operation teams will ensure compliance to the new COVID-19 guidelines at all the venues once the competition gets underway.
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