The Fiji Times

FRU seals kava deal

- By NOA BIUDOLE

THE Fiji Rugby Union has signed a threeyear partnershi­p agreement with medicinal kava health and wellness company Fiji Kava, who are now the exclusive kava supplier for Fiji’s national rugby teams and grassroots community.

Representi­ng Fiji is one of the proudest moments for our players, however competing against the world’s best teams on a regular basis does present quite significan­t physical and mental challenges,” said FRU chief executive officer John O’Connor.

“In Fiji Kava, we have found an ideal partner to provide our teams with safe, premium-quality kava supplement­s and relaxation tablets which will assist them with muscle relaxation, restful sleep and recovery.”

The partnershi­p ensures that Fiji’s Rugby would gain access to a trustworth­y, premium kava supply in Fiji Kava’s, which will be used to support physical and mental recovery.

“Rugby in Fiji is a national pastime with a rich history,” said Fiji

Kava founder and chief executive officer Zane Yoshida.

Fiji Kava is deeply embedded in the Fijian community, this partnershi­p helps to connect these farming communitie­s with their national sporting heroes.

“Fiji Kava is honoured to be Fiji Rugby’s exclusive kava supplier, to give Fijian rugby a unique competitiv­e advantage when it comes to the mental and physical recovery required to play at a high level.

Fiji Kava is an Australian-Fijian medicinal kava health and wellness company which produces natural noble kava products for the complement­ary and alternativ­e medicine market.

In Fiji Kava, we have found an ideal partner to provide our teams with safe, premium-quality kava supplement­s ... – John O’Connor

 ?? Picture: FILE ?? John O’Connor.
Picture: FILE John O’Connor.

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