Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata is looking to use today’s opening Pacific Bowl Championship clash against the Cook Islands as a key opportunity to blood new talent and assess the team’s depth early in the campaign.

The absence of experienced stars Viliame Kikau and Api Koroisau will be felt when the Fiji Bati take the field in the Pacific Bowl Championship this weekend, but the team remains confident in its new generation of players to rise to the occasion.

With attacking talent spread across the park, Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata is turning his attention to where it matters most, the ruck.

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata is backing his young squad to make the most of their opportunity at the upcoming Pacific Bowl Championship.

Faith remains the foundation of the Vodafone Fiji Bati side as they prepare for the Pacific Bowl Championship in Papua New Guinea.

Vodafone Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica says mental and physical preparation will be key as the side gears up for the Pacific Bowl Championship, which kicks off this Friday in Papua New Guinea.

Six NRL players have been named in the England rugby league squad for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, but there was no room for the most consistent player of the Super League season.

Kaiviti Silktails captain Gabriel Tunimakubu has been selected as injury cover for the Fiji Bati squad in the upcoming Pacific Championship.

Kotoni Staggs has opened up on the mindset shift that helped deliver an NRL premiership and Kangaroos recall after a stunning form surge. 

The Fiji National Rugby League has named its 20-member Fiji Bati squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships, with powerhouse forward Tui Kamikamica set to lead the side once again.

Fiji rugby league fans are in for an exciting showdown this Saturday as the Vodafone Cup Grand Final kicks off at the HFC Stadium in Suva.

The Fiji Bati will be without four notable players when they compete in the rugby league Pacific Championships.