The Fiji Instances » ‘Take care of 7s groups’ – Minister requires FRU to prioritise gamers

So we have to take care of them properly. They’re our ambassadors. These have been the phrases of Minister for Youth and Sports activities Jese Saukuru after experiencing first hand what the Fiji males’s and girls’s 7s groups went by way of over the past HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sequence leg.

Saukuru stated they have been the one groups giving us that tourism greenback by way of their tourism mileage.

Saukuru expects the Fiji Rugby Union to alter its priorities by placing the Fiji Airways-sponsored groups within the entrance line to gather extra tourism {dollars} for the nation.

“It’s about time that the FRU ought to change and prioritise the dedication in direction of our nationwide 7s groups,” Saukuru stated.

Saukuru, who was on the HSBC WRSS in Los Angeles and Vancouver not too long ago, stated he noticed what the nationwide groups went by way of.

“For us, they’re the one groups which can be giving us recognition.

“When individuals abroad ask us in case you are from Fiji and whenever you say sure, they are saying Fiji is the house of rugby 7s. It’s how many individuals abroad recognise us.”

He stated the nationwide 7s groups have been the one ones giving the nation the tourism greenback by way of their participation in tournaments abroad.

“They’re the one groups which can be giving us that tourism greenback by way of their tourism mileage.

“Advertising sensible, they’re the one groups which can be recognised all through the world. Individuals are coming into the nation due to the 7s groups, particularly those that observe the collection.