Fiji 7s team to be paid by the end of this week - FRU

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team is expected to get their pay out after the Gold Coast 7s victory at the end of this week.

This has been confirmed to Fijivillage by the Fiji Rugby Union.

FRU said they are still in the process of completing the final transactions and it is highly likely that the players will be paid at the end of the week.

Meanwhile Fiji coach, Ben Ryan has confirmed to Fijivillage this morning that Captain Osea Kolinisau is the only player who is contracted so far.

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.

Ryan said apart from the salaries, each player would be paid daily allowances during tournaments, $1000 appearance fee per tournament and cash bonus from Vodafone.

Meanwhile, the Vodafone Fiji 7s team is expected to march into camp again tomorrow.

The Dubai 7s will be held from the 5th to the 7th of December.