22/04/2026
JAPAN TOUR 🇯🇵 – FOREVER GRATEFUL
It’s hard to put into words what this experience has meant.
To our players – we are incredibly proud of the effort, discipline, and respect you showed throughout this tour. You represented not just our academy, but your families and culture with pride. The growth we’ve seen in such a short time goes far beyond rugby.
To our families – none of this is possible without your support and sacrifice. Your belief in the vision, your contributions, and your trust in us means everything.
To our community advisors – Ian Barker, Melissa Silaga, Junior Fiu, and Kevin Tuson – thank you for your guidance, wisdom, and continued support behind the scenes.
To Aiotaua Sialau Te'o & Sola Niva Te'o we are grateful for your continuous support since the beginning and always standing by us and MBRA. ❤️
To our sponsors – BPS Property Services, A7 Steel Fixing, Polyflor, and WTM Fitness – thank you for backing our vision and investing in these young men and their futures.
On tour, we were blessed with incredible people:
Kumi, our bilingual guide – thank you for helping us connect deeper with Japan, its people, and its culture.
Tour Manager – Melissa Silaga – your work day-to-day ensured everything ran smoothly. Your care and commitment did not go unnoticed.
Our Coaches – Ben Perenise & George Iotua – the time, effort, and genuine love you pour into these players is something special. It goes far beyond the game.
And to Nona – your tireless work behind the scenes continues to build and shape this program. We are forever grateful.
This tour was more than rugby. It was connection, culture, growth, and lifelong memories. Moments that will stay with us forever.
We leave Japan with full hearts.
See you in New Zealand ✊🏽🇳🇿
Masi Tusitala
Founder | Directorefulou
