Dialogue is the way to go.
That is now the stand of the Fiji Rugby Union Board as it tries to have a meeting with the Sports Minister, Filipe Bole to resolve the differences that have emerged following the FRU World Cup lottery issue.
Yesterday the Chairman of the FRU Board, Bill Gavoka stepped aside from the position although he remained on the FRU board.
Fijivillage has received confirmation that the board of the FRU has resolved to commence dialogue with the government in respect to its demands.
Minister Filipe Bole has made it clear that the government will only give the FRU $3M for the Fiji team's Rugby World Cup preparation and participation if a new administration came in.
Bole maintained to Fijivillage yesterday that if the current executives have rugby at heart then they will do this.
It has also been confirmed that this dialogue is to be headed by Rafaele Kasibulu who effectively becomes the Interim Chairman of the FRU Board having taken over from Bill Gavoka who has voluntarily stepped aside from the position.
Kasibulu spoke to Fijivillage after his appointment and is hoping to have discussions with Bole to the resolve the current issue.
Meanwhile, Bole has stated he is happy that FRU has responded to what Government had earlier suggested and is awaiting the letter from Fiji Rugby Union.
He added that he is willing to meet with the Interim Chairman and discuss issues for the betterment of the sport in Fiji, particularly preparing the Flying Fijians for the World Cup in New Zealand in September.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
FRU seeks dialogue with Sports Minister
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