Fiji is getting serious about its bid to become the NRL's 18th franchise, offering something no other club in the game has - a retractable roof stadium. With the country's government providing massive tax breaks for investors, a multi-national firm has put the ground-breaking idea on the table. Bid director Bev Broughton was recently approached by a private investor with the idea that will come in very handy given Fiji's tropical climate. The stadium will also be close to Nadi's superb five-star resorts, adding to the allure for fans of the current 17 NRL clubs to make it a Vegas-style holiday destination when their team goes on away trips. PNG remains favourite to get the nod from the NRL, but is losing ground in the wake of recent local unrest and safety concerns.
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