The Kaiviti Silktails have signed a three-year partnership with NRL powerhouse Canterbury Bulldogs following the end of the club’s four-year partnership with the Sydney Roosters.

Canterbury Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould says they are proud to be part of this collaboration.

Gould praises the outstanding work done by Silktails Chairman Petero Civoniceva to create a program that helps develop young players.

He adds that they hope to help aspiring athletes in Fiji achieve their dreams of playing professionally.

“This program has been going on for some time and we have been watching it with interest, they were looking for another partner and I am very interested in player development and the personal development of young players.”

Gould says the decision to help Silktails with their growth program was an easy decision and he is looking forward to the next few years with them.

Bulldogs coaches will also lend their services to the team’s development as they look forward to another season in the Flegg Jersey Cup.