GRFU appeals again for gov’t support of Sevens team

President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Kit Nascimento says he plans to seek corporate sponsors and again appeal to government for support for the men’s national Sevens team to help them prepare for the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament in March.

Nascimento had previously hit out at government for their lack of support noting that other regional teams benefit from such support and the Guyana team has earned a place at the highest level of international rugby. “When it comes to competing on the international scene, that is where government should come in and render their support,