The Johan Lomu Legacy Cup has two sponsors

from left, New Zealand High Commissioner, Tony Fautua, Chief Commercial Officer for PNG Air Paul Abbot and President for Capital Rugby Union Jacob Anga making the Sponsorship announcement.

By FIDELIS SUKINA

The Johan Lomu Legacy Cup committee has announced two Major sponsors in PNG Air and Financial Corporation (Fincorp).

New Zealand High commissioner to Papua New Guinea Tony Fautua made the announcement at the New Zealand High Commission in Port Moresby last week Wednesday.

He said PNG Air has come on board as the Gold Sponsor and will be responsible for flying in the visiting teams from their respective provinces.

The teams that will be flown in by PNG Air are Madang Madgauns, Lae Hammer Heads, Kimbe Rebels and Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) Black Orchids men’s and women’s teams.

High Commissioner Fautua said PNG Air was their biggest sponsor and was grateful for their support, he also mentioned that Fincorp was one of the first corporate sponsors to come on board with a cash contribution.

“On behalf of the High Commission and Capital Rugby Union, it’s a privilege that we can receive such support, and for PNG Air to cover the teams air fares for free is the largest sponsorship for the tournament,” Fautua said

Chief Commercial Officer for PNG Air Paul Abbot said it was their pleasure to come on board and support the occasion to be part of the development of Rugby Union in Papua New Guinea.

“We are privileged to come on board, it took a long time to get off but it’s a wonderful prospect and we are here to support and give this opportunity to help make the dreams of some of these Papua New Guinean rugby union players come into fusion,” Abbot said

President for Capital Rugby Union Jacob Anga said he was grateful for the airlines support and hoped they continue with supporting rugby union in Papua New Guinea.

“Thank you for your support in helping to contribute to the getting the competition ready, and I hope we can continue this relationship into the future,” Anga said

Fatua said one of the Cups main concept was to ensure the development of school boys and grassroots rugby ensures Papua New Guinea both men and women teams can enter the Olympics and hopefully one day host a HSBC Sevens circuit game.