The Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Jese Saukuru was more delighted with his first engagement with the FSSRL as the Minister for Sports and he looked forward to their continued partnership in this important sport.
"We are gifted with talented players and the partnership between Vodafone and the Fiji Secondary School Rugby League ensures that these players receive the best." he said.
The Minister of Youth and Sports said as a rugby dominated country, the success shown in the growth of rugby league is astounding and this is reflected in the number of players who have ventured to play their trade overseas and in doing so become famous rugby players in Fiji and around the world.
Your Government, on its part, fully supports the development of rugby league in the country.
Minister Saukuru reminded the players of the importance of good governance in sports. Good governance in sport is a foundation for building sports excellence in any country.
Minister Saukuru wished all the players with success for the vodafone Trophy Grand Final any may all player's continue to strive for bigger and better achievements .
The Minister of Youth and Sports Hon.Jese Saukuru has also been chosen as the patron of Fiji Secondary School Rugby League.