Fiji Bati coach Brandon Costin

Fiji Bati coach Brandon Costin has predicted a tough encounter against the Australian Prime Minister’s 13 team next Friday.

Costin believes his Australian counterpart has named some of the best rugby league players in his squad.

Costin says Fiji will have to match the physicality of the Australian players.

“The Australian Coach he has selected some of the very best NRL players that we have. They are the fastest they are the strongest. We have a lot of work to do to physically match it with their side.”

The Bulikula will host Australia’s Women’s Prime Minister’s 13 at the ANZ Stadium next Friday at 5:30pm followed by the men’s match at 7:30pm.