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Korbin Sims ruled out of RLWC

October 26, 2017 4:39 am

Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Korbin Sims has been ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup.

Sims was not given the go ahead by his Brisbane Broncos side however, he was named in the 21-member Fijian squad.

Fiji National Rugby League Chief Executive, Timoci Naleba, has confirmed that further tests in Australia has confirmed that Sims will not be part of this year’s RLWC.

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Naleba says they will decide tomorrow if a replacement for Korbin is required.

Meanwhile, the Bati takes on USA in its opening match at 9.40pm in Australia on Saturday.