The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rugby Team presents i-tatau.
September 5, 2019
The President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Major- General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote received the traditional i-tatau presentation from the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Rugby Team on behalf of Government and the People of Fiji at the State House on Thursday September 5, 2019.
The President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Major- General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote and the Commander of Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto with the members the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Rugby Team.
President Konrote warmly welcomed and acknowledged the team for the win at the International Defense Rugby Team 4 years prior. While speaking to the team, His Excellency congratulated the players for ‘making the cut’ and for being selected into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rugby Team on a mission to defend the Championship Title in Japan.
His Excellency recalled his time as a rugby player although now he is more of an enthusiastic rugby follower. He has been equally impressed with the performance of the team and equally confident that the team would bring the nation pride and successfully defend the Title.
After presenting their i-tatau the team travel to the International Defense Rugby Competition 2019 held in Japan from the 9th - 23rd September.