THE revival of Waisale Serevi's rugby career came to an end yesterday, less than a fortnight after he was given a lifeline by businessman Steven Chand.

Mr Chand's Management One, which hired the rugby sevens legend to help former players continue their careers away from active sports, terminated Serevi's contract for "immoral conduct".

He said despite Serevi seeking forgiveness from the public for his off-field behaviour, which led to financial and marital problems, loss of employment and a battle with alcohol addiction, he had not changed his life.

The former national sevens coach breached his Management One contract which was terminated by Mr Chand.

Mr Chand said Serevi did not honour his pledge (pioneer pin), a move they agreed on to help him out of his alcohol addiction.

He said he defied earlier warnings from Serevi's close relatives to assist the sevens maestro.

"It is really disappointing. We had given him another chance after all that he had done," Mr Chand said.

"We sacrificed thousands of dollars but now it has all gone to waste.

"This will affect my board, my family and my reputation."

Mr Chand said honesty was part of his life and he would not tolerate people who did not respect that.

"I owe it to the public of Fiji and the world to be honest," he said.

"I have done everything to help this man but he betrayed our trust.

"It is disheartening. He did not respect us. And I think he is not ready for a change. Serevi needs advice.

"We will now terminate everything concerning Serevi to our corresponding agencies for all that he has done."

Yesterday, Serevi said he humbly accepted Mr Chand's decision.

He said Mr Chand overlooked his weakness and rescued him.

"I want to thank Steve and his family for everything he has done, especially when I was down," Serevi said.

"I know they abide by the rules and I breached that code of conduct.

"I believe I have to re-look at myself and try to make a change."

13/07/2010