Government on Friday (19th August) teamed up with the Fiji Rugby Union, Fijian Holdings Limited and renowned artist Steve Macomber in what will be the biggest morale boost for the Flying Fiji rugby team to the world cup in New Zealand.
Launching the official song for the rugby team today at Fiji Holdings Limited in Suva, the song not only reflects the commitment and support by all parties involved, but is a display of rare patriotic enthusiasm, only reserved for sporting tournaments.
Today government came out strong in showing its support towards the rugby team by facilitating and assisting in the production of the video of the song adding that the rugby team has the full confidence of the country.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said that government will always support the sporting fraternity in the country, especially rugby.
“We know that all the team members have trained hard during the lead up to the World Cup. In your determination to win the tournament, you have made sacrifices and done everything possible to prepare for what lies ahead.
Commodore Bainimarama said despite that the geographical size of Fiji, the extent of the support towards the nation’s rugby team is enormous.
“Nothing unites this country like sport and especially rugby, the people of Fiji will always be behind our boys who will take on the might of the world on the rugby field”, the Prime Minister said.
“Fijians throughout the world will be watching the game, that’s for sure. We will either win or lose, either way every TV set in the nation will be tuned into the Rugby World Cup and will be cheering on the team.
Commodore Bainimarama said 'On the rugby field everyone is equal and that is this governments vision, a united Fiji for all'.
“My message to our boys to the world cup is simple. Play with all your heart and all your strength and whether you win or lose, Fiji will always be proud of you”.
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