CJ Patel Pacific Limited has jumped on board to be the first official sponsor for the Fiji Rugby Union Super Sevens Series.

CJ Patel Pacific Limited has jumped on board to be the first official sponsor for the Fiji Rugby Union Super Sevens Series.

The tournament will now be known as Fun Flavour Super 7s Series.

The three-day tournament that will begin on Thursday will see 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams competing at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.

FRU Chief Executive, John O’Connor says these are challenging times, and any support rendered to the Union is highly appreciated.

“As you know in 2021 we ran the Series to help our players prepare for the Olympic Games, and being without any sponsor during challenging times. We are so thankful and thankful that CJ has come on board to sponsor the Super 7s Series.”

O’Connor adds with the assistance of their sponsor, teams will receive $500 as their preparation grant each.

CJ Patel Pacific Limited Group Marketing Manager, Ashwin Prasad says having one of their iconic brands associated with rugby reinforces their desire to support grassroots development.

“We all grow up as children with Fun Flavour, and it is time for the new generation to grow up with Fun Flavour and especially with rugby. Rugby is our life in Fiji. That is why we are very confident with Fiji Rugby Union with how they have been doing things.”

The final will be played on Saturday at Lawaqa Park.

You can catch the live-action of all matches on FBC Sports on the Walesi platform.