Rauqeuqe chosen to be the official match ball carrier

Rauqeuqe chosen to be the official match ball carrier

By Semi Turaga
Friday 27/02/2015
Manueli Rauqeuqe

That is 13-year-old Manueli Rauqeuqe from Drasa Avenue Primary School who has been chosen to be the official match ball carrier for the opening 2015 Rugby World Cup game between Fiji and England.

He was picked out of the 500 students who had entered the competition organized by DHL.

DHL Fiji Country Manager, Mark Komene said they have picked Rauqeuqe as the winner because he plays rugby and will be a role model for all his peers.

Manueli Rauqeuqe with his mum

Rauqeuqe who is part of the winning Lautoka Under 12 team had tears of joy when was informed about the news.

He is looking forward to experience the electrifying atmosphere at Twickenham Stadium and also hopes to use his $500 spending money to try to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace. 

His prize package includes two tickets to the England and Fiji match, a DHL Rugby World Cup Merchandise Kit, two nights accommodation and an official photo to keep as a souvenir.

Rauqeuqe’s favourite player is All Black Aaron Cruden.

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