𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀

The Commander RFMF, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, while speaking during the launch of the 2023 Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl Competition, said that the RFMF is still picking up the pieces from the loss to a more experienced Police team last year.

Maj-Gen Kalouniwai commended the Fiji Police for their contribution in rugby, which has been showcased in local and international tournaments, and praised them for their resilience on the rugby field. He said that the RFMF sees this tournament as a challenge and will rely on its institutional values and ethos to help prepare themselves.

“Our quest for last year’s loss has not been on a good note lately. I will admit to all of you this morning that we are still picking up the pieces from last year’s loss and I will be honest to say that on the surface, we may not possess the strongest case for victory,” Maj-Gen Kalouniwai said.

“We may not have a track record of success in recent times, but we have something even more valuable, and that is our core principles that define who we are as an institution and as individuals. . . we understand today that this will be an uphill battle for us but let me promise you that we are prepared to take the challenge head-on.”

The Commander RFMF also mentioned that the RFMF holds the Fiji Police Rugby team in the highest regard and respects their unwavering dedication and legacy but will meet them at their level during the day of competition.

The 2023 Ratu Sukuna Bowl will begin on the 27th of November with the netball and volleyball competition and will conclude with the rugby 15’s match at Kings Charles Park in Nadi. The of the proceeding will go the WOW kid foundation as charity for both the forces.