Tuwai ready for WC
Olympian lays down plan for 7s world cup
AFTER receiving his land title, the two times Olympic gold medallist Jerry Tuwai has laid down his aim to play for Fiji in the 2022 Rugby World Cup 7s in South Africa.
Tuwai received his land title from the President Jioji Konrote on Wednesday at Government House.
The presentation was in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement on August 6 after the Fiji men’s 7s team won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The gift was in recognition of Tuwai’s leadership and accolades as a two-time Olympic gold medallist, three World Series titles and recognition as the men’s Sevens Player of the Decade.
The Fiji 7s Olympic captain said he was grateful to the Government and the people for the support given to him and his family.
“My family and I are blessed knowing that we have the support of all Fijians locally and internationally,” he said.
“I have been offered contracts but to be given this is much more worthy then gold.
“I am grateful to God for His love and He has been my source of strength in my life and of my family.
“I am also grateful for my family’s support that has been with me through during my rugby career.
“For me my plan is to build a house for my family and we could move in together and also when I retire I have a house and everything to fully support my family especially my children.”
The nippy play-maker said he had received contracts but he was determined to follow his heart and play for his country.
He added that after the World Cup he looks in to coaching but only time will tell.
The Government purchased a residential lot at the Tacirua East Subdivision.
Also present at the presentation were Prime Minister and president of the Fiji Rugby Union Voreqe Bainimarama, Fiji Rugby Union chairman Conway Begg and Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer John O’Connor.