Commodore Humphery Tawake appointed as FRU Chairperson

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Fiji Navy Commander Captain Humphrey Tawake with Royal New Zealand Navy Brigadier General Evan Williams. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU/FILE

Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed that the term of the former Fiji Rugby Union Board Chairperson Conway Beg had expired after the Annual General Meeting which was held on the November  20, 2021.

FRU chief executive officer, John O’Connor also confirmed that two new Directors were endorsed at the AGM replacing the former Directors namely Dr Berlin Kafoa and Mr Naimawi (Accountant Director).

The two new Directors endorsed at the AGM were Muni Ratna and Trevor Nainoca (Accountant Director).

O’Connor also confirmed that Commodore Humphery Tawake had been nominated to the Fiji Rugby Board by the Prime Minister as per the provisions of the Fiji Rugby Union Constitution.

O’Connor also confirmed that the Fiji Rugby Union Board in its first meeting held after the Annual General Meeting on the November 6, 2021 had confirmed the election and appointment of Commodore Tawake as the new Board Chairperson for the Fiji Rugby Union for the next 4 years replacing former Chairman Beg.

“Commodore Tawake will further the legacy of the Board and I am certain that under his chairmanship, we will continue to strive to move Rugby in Fiji forward from where we are at the moment and aspire for world standards, both on and off the field,” said O’Connor.

The CEO of FRU also congratulated and welcomed Directors Trevor Nainoca as the Accountant Director and Muni Ratna.

“I want to acknowledge and sincerely thank Directors Naimawi and Dr. Kafoa for their immense contribution in the transformation of Fiji Rugby but more importantly in their leadership through the tough two years due to COVID 19. Their valuable contribution is greatly appreciated

In accepting the challenge, Commodore Tawake said that he is fortunate to lead Fiji’s biggest sporting organization.

“I’m happy to take up the appointment within the FRU Board and I’m glad that the nomination has come through from the Honorable Prime Minister,” said Commodore Tawake.

He added, “I have been involved with rugby for the last decade at various capacities and I know the feeling and how passionate the Fijian community is in-regards to rugby.”

Commodore Tawake added “I must take this time to acknowledge the previous two Chairmen for their effort and their strategic leadership that has enabled FRU to achieve great milestone and be where it is today.

I think the involvement of the Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific is a huge milestone for all of us and I must thank the leadership within FRU and those involved, including NZ Rugby and World Rugby for allowing Fiji to participate at that level.”

He further added that he has full confidence in his Directors who will assist him in formulating the strategies and direction for the next four years.

“I also want to acknowledge the former Chairperson, Commander Kean, for the vision he had for Fiji Rugby and for leading our transformation journey.

“I would also like to show my appreciation to the FRU CEO Mr. John O’Connor for operationalizing all the strategies and liaising with member unions and keeping them informed which I believe is very important because member unions play a critical part in driving Fiji Rugby forward” said Commodore Tawake.

Commodore Tawake’s rugby involvements is as follows:

1993 – 1995:           Appointed Manager for the Fiji Navy Rugby Team and                                         Manager for the RFMF Sukuna Bowl team.

2013:                      Appointed Manager for RFMF Rugby Team Defence Force                                 that played for the World Cup in Japan

2014:                     Appointed Chairman for the Suva Rugby Union.

2015:                      Appointed Manager for the Flying Fijians for the Rugby                                       World Cup in England in 2015.

2019:                      Appointed President of the Suva Rugby Union

2014 – 2021            Member of the Fiji Rugby Union Council

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