Coca-Cola Amatil Limited has today become the official beverage and refreshment provider for the Fiji Rugby Union.

The sponsorship is worth $160,000 per annum which includes the provision of sparkling beverages and Powerade isotonic sports drink, Powerade drink carriers, drink bottles and drink barrels for all the national teams including the women’s team, Fiji School Boys and also major FRU local tournaments.

Coca-Cola Amatil Limited General Manager Steven Jowell said the sponsorship marks another significant step of developing rugby in our country and to lift the performance of our national team internationally.

FRU Chief Executive Officer Radrodro Tabualevu said this is a great contribution to Fiji’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup next year and our sevens men’s and women’s teams endeavor to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

Meanwhile, also present at the sponsorship announcement today was the Vodafone Fiji 7s team.