Fiji Rugby Union Board Chairman - Keni Dakuidreketi, in a statement this afternoon said the meeting with the South Africa Rugby Union officials in Nadi yesterday, proved to be very encouraging for all parties concerned especially for Pacific Islands rugby.

Dakuidreketi adds that SANZAR's initiative to begin meaningful discussions should see all parties explore the best pathways to involve Pacific Islanders in the revised SANZAR competition format come 2010.

Dakuidreketi adds that the island nations of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa have presented their different cases to them, let them know of the problems and issues the Pacific Island teams face and will await for their South African partners to come with a decision.