Senior Bati rep Jarryd Hayne has praised the tremendous strength and speed of Akuila Uate and Suliasi Vunivalu during their first match against the USA in the Rugby League World Cup in Australia last night.

Hayne says with Uate in the centre and Vunivalu in the wing, anything can happen.

“Vunivalu was unbelievable with his built and strength and also Uate with his speed and strength he should be given the ball early.”

The Bati will take on Wales next Sunday.