The Interim Administrator of the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board or FRU, Simione Valenitabua says he estimates to resolve the legal issues faced by the FRU by 31st March 2024.
Valenitabua says if World Rugby, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Fiji Government through the Fiji National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, are kind enough to assist FRU through technical expertise and financial grants, then the FRU can consult extensively nation-wide in a shorter timeframe.
But, he says at the moment if they juggle standing operations with the overhaul then a longer period is needed to legalise and regularise the affairs of the FRU.
When asked on the risk of any bans by World Rugby, Valenitabua says the continued updates to World Rugby and the International Olympic Committee, through their contacts, should be reassuring to World Rugby and in his opinion and belief, mitigates or minimises any risks to FRU, the players and the people of Fiji that love rugby.
He adds Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga pursuant to powers vested in him by section 13B of the Charitable Trusts Act, will appoint the interim trustees of the FRU by tomorrow.
Valenitabua says due diligence is best left to the custodian of charitable trusts.
When asked on when the Special General Meeting will be held, Valenitabua says he is not sure at the moment but will provide guidance to unions and affiliates via regular updates.
