FRU still in process of finalizing 7s contracts

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has confirmed that the Fiji Rugby Union is still in the process of finalizing the contracts for our national 7s players.

Speaking to Legend FM sports Ryan says talks are still underway and FRU has given a time frame of two weeks to finish off the final part of the contract.

Ryan confirmed that captain Osea Kolinisau is the only player who is contracted so far.

It was earlier announced by FRU that if the players are contracted their salary will be on three tiers and will go according to their contract.

FRU said the bottom tier will be paid $15,000, the middle tier would be $17,500 and the top tier will get $20, 000.

Apart from the salaries, each player will be paid daily allowances during tournaments, $1000 appearance fee per tournament and cash bonus from Vodafone starting from the plate competition win.

Meanwhile, the Vodafone Fiji 7s final 12 member team will be selected after the Coral Coast 7s next month.