Fiji Resident captain Vilimae Rakuli, forward Kelemedi Silikiwai and Roger Qoro will be part of the Sabeto Roosters side in the Vodafone Cup this season.

With the inclusion of the experience players, the Roosters are confident of defending its title again this year.

Coach Siva Varo says the preparation is going well and they hope to give a good competition to their opponents.

“We’re the defending champion and we know that all these teams will target us but the boys are preparing well to defend the Vodafone cup this year.”

The competition kicks off this weekend in seven zones around Viti Levu.