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Gregan is in for the Fiji Internatio­nal

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Former Australian Wallabies captain, George Gregan is heading back to Fiji this year for the Fiji Internatio­nal. Having chosen to holiday in Fiji during the tournament period last year, Gregan enjoyed his time at the Fiji Internatio­nal so much that he is coming again this year.

With word of the Fiji Internatio­nal spreading; it is becoming common to see many famous faces greenside at the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasi­a, European Tour and Asian Tour tri-sanctioned tournament.

“Fiji is amazing, it’s a beautiful part of the world and the people reflect that as well, they are just really beautiful people, so warm and welcoming, I love going to Fiji,” said Gregan.

A keen golfer, Gregan will tee it up alongside one of the Tour Profession­als during the official Fiji Internatio­nal Pro-Am on Wednesday, August 16.

“The pro-am is a lot of fun, getting to know the Pro that you play with; they share their time and knowledge with us which is always special,” added Gregan.

“The back drop, playing the Fiji Internatio­nal Pro-Am, I couldn’t be happier.”

He will then demonstrat­e the skills he is internatio­nally acclaimed for when he hosts a junior rugby clinic for the second year.

“We were lucky enough to be invited to Rahmatulla­h School which is right near Natadola Bay; the kids were so overwhelme­d, which was fantastic,” said Gregan of the 2016 experience.

“We played a bit of touch rugby and the smiles on their faces made it all worthwhile.” If meeting Gregan, scoring his autograph or even snapping a selfie has been on your bucket list then come to the Fiji Internatio­nal.

The Fiji Internatio­nal will be played at Natadola Bay Championsh­ip Golf Course from August 17-20. For more informatio­n please visit fijiintern­ational.com.

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