“We can finally start now with the celebration plans. The people of Nadroga have been waiting for this occasion as we are proud of our players,” he said.
BLK Nadroga lock Aporosa Matakasa {faces camera) celebrates with centre Apimeleki Naboleqa (13) for making a turnover right on full-time against Naitasiri during the
Skipper Cup semifinal at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, on June 15, 2024. Photo: Leon Lord
The Cambridge Farms Nadroga Rugby Union teams and supporters are now preparing for their Skipper Cup celebration, after receiving their prize money from the Fiji Rugby Union.
This was confirmed to SUNsports yesterday by NRU president Jiuta Waqavonovono.
Waqavonovono said the money was received on Thursday; last week and he expressed his gratitude to the FRU for sending it over.
“We can finally start now with the celebration plans. The people of Nadroga have been waiting for this occasion as we are proud of our players,” he said.
However, Waqavonovono confirmed the prize money for the Skipper Cup this year is $20,000 and not $30,000 (which usually be the prize money from previous years) while the Nadroga Under-20 team received $5000 for winning the Skipper Cup U20 competition.
“We will re-adjust our budget a bit to cater for everything we planned for. We will also inform our sponsors of the celebration.
“Everyone is looking forward and we are all excited to honour our heroes,” he said.
Waqavonovono expressed his gratitude to their family members and supporters for backing the teams throughout the competition.
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