The FIJI Water Flying Fijians were recently welcomed and had an exclusive tour of the FIJI Water plant – a way of building on FIJI Water’s sponsorship of the team ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
The plant tour was a surprise for more than 150 FIJI Water employees when the team and head coach Simon Raiwalui arrived by bus.
After a warm welcome and traditional cere, the team toured the production facility and learned how Earth’s Finest Water® is bottled on-site.
Following the tour, staff members participated in a Q&A session and played a game of touch rugby, an opportunity many fans would only dream of.
Before heading back to camp, the players received an Isa Lei farewell song which was led by the FIJI Water choir.
Stewart Resnick, the chairman, president, and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, the parent company of FIJI Water said, “Rugby transcends cultural boundaries and, like so many global sports, serves as a powerful platform that brings people and communities together.”
“That is one of the many reasons we are so proud to support the FIJI Water Flying Fijians and watch with pride as these extraordinary athletes compete on the world rugby stage. Every one of us at FIJI Water shares the passion and excitement of the nation as we watch them on this rugby journey,” Resnick said.
Raiwalui said they were deeply honored and immensely grateful for the incredible support from FIJI Water, which puts the team in the strongest position to do well in France.
“FIJI Water has and continues to make an impact on the local economy, as an employer and through their philanthropic work with the FIJI Water Foundation. We share a steadfast commitment to make a difference for the people of Fiji,” Raiwalui said.
The company had provided free tickets to every one of its FIJI Water employees and paused operations so they could all attend the first test match against Tonga at Churchill Park in Lautoka with family and friends.
The match drew more than 600 employees to the stadium where FIJI Water banners were on display all around the pitch.
