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| The Prime Minister of Samoa opens the new SRU High Performance and Administration facilities |
On Friday 19 August 2011, the Samoa Rugby Union High Performance Facility was opened by the Prime Minister and President of the Samoa Rugby Union, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and IRB Council Member, Peter McGrath. The Press Release on the opening can be found
here.
It was a grand occasion and a cause for great celebration in a country where Rugby World Cup fever has gripped the nation since their stunning win over the Wallabies last month. The opening has further mobilised a country which genuinely believes it has the team to rock the foundations of
Rugby World Cup which kicks off next month in New Zealand.
Here are some photos of the new facility, and the opening, with thanks to IRB High Performance Manager Peter Horne who, thankfully, is a much better High Performance Manager than he is a photographer!
Enjoy.
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| One of two accommodation dorms which will provide accommodation for 90 athletes |
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| It wouldn't be a Samoan celebration without a feast |
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| The new Gymnasium and accommodation block |
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| One of two ice baths that have been installed |
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| The National Sevens team pose in front of the new facility |
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| IRB Council Member, Peter McGrath |
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