A song has been written and sung for Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan and now a baby has also been named after him.
Ryan is now a national hero after leading Fiji to win the World Rugby Series Trophy and qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
As we continue with the national celebrations, it has been confirmed that a couple has named their new born baby boy, Ben Ryan after our national 7s coach.
Ben Ryan Tuilau was born at 2:30pm yesterday at the CWM Hospital.
Baby Ben Ryan Tuilau’s family will be also be at the celebrations at Albert Park later today.
Meanwhile Viti FM Breakfast Show character, Babu Marley also sang a special song for Ben Ryan.
Ryan who is still in London tweeted the song late last night due to popular demand from many Fijians around the world.
Babu says he is really excited after Fiji’s win and he is happy that a baby boy is now named after Ryan.
They were stopped at Hideaway Resort a few minutes ago as Jasa Veremalua and others were waiting to greet the team.
Please come out in numbers in your Fiji colours to support your team's homecoming.
Hundreds of people are already lined up from the Suva Flea Market for the march which is now expected to start this hour.
The march is being planned from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park.
Formalities will then take place at Albert Park with the newly appointed Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, Francis Kean addressing the victorious team and fans.
A special fireworks display will follow to celebrate the win. A team from New Zealand is being brought in to do this.
Celebrations will then continue at Holiday Inn tonight where Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will address the team.
The Vodafone Fiji 7s players will receive $78,000 in bonus payments.
Stay with us as we will bring you the latest updates on the National 7s team victory celebrations today.
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