The Lebanese Rugby League Federation have launched their official playing jersey and announced their sponsors for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup tournament.
The jersey and playing strip was launched at Zahli Restaurant, Sydney by Assistant Coach Luke Burt along with members of the Cedars 40-man train-on squad Robbie Farah (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Tim Mannah (Parramatta Eels) and Michael Lichaa (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs) earlier this week.
Remond Safi, Chief Executive Officer of the Lebanese Rugby League Federation said “It’s a very exciting time for the Cedars and the Lebanese Rugby League Federation as we approach the Rugby League World Cup 2017 tournament. We’ve got a very strong squad made up of players from around the world, including our own domestic players from our local championships.
“We are all very proud of our jersey and the role that we have in the rugby league community. We know the positive social impact that rugby league has had in Lebanon and can continue to have on its participants to contribute to Lebanon’s civil society.
“Our fans and supporters are some of the most passionate in the rugby league community. They will support us from around the world in the 2017 tournament. We’re especially excited to be meeting our supporters in Australia.
“The Rugby League World Cup presents a spectacular platform to demonstrate the wonderful synergy between the Lebanese rugby league community in Lebanon and the Australian diaspora, which have worked together, alongside the Australian and Lebanese governments, to promote both Lebanon and rugby league in these two countries.
“I’m also very proud to announce our sponsors who have joined us for the tournament. Without the support of our generous sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to be a be part of our second ever Rugby League World Cup and first since 2000.
“Our membership program is proudly sponsored by Trinity Constructions. With both an adult and junior membership available, this will allow supporters from around the world and of all ages to join the team. Our membership kits can be purchased at www.lebanonrl.com
“Cedars Head Coach, Brad Fittler, is sponsored by Jasara Constructions. The former Kangaroo captain and two-time World Cup winner, has a wealth of coaching experience at the representative and NRL level, having overseen the City Origin side as well as the Sydney Roosters from 2007-2009.
“Thanks to the support of our sponsors Chalouhi, Dental on Evaline, Holdmark, PTC Group, Zahali Restaurant, Speedway Petroleum, Victor Sports, Fi-Ta and Excite Design, we’re expecting a very successful Rugby League World Cup 2017 tournament,” Remond Safi concluded.
Lebanon has been drawn in Pool A of the tournament and will play France (29 October 2017, Canberra Stadium), England (5 November 2017, Sydney Football Stadium) and Australia (11 November 2017, Sydney Football Stadium). Tickets to all games are available now at www.rlwc2017.com
