Viliame Kikau

Fiji Bati forward Viliame Kikau believes a forced week on the sidelines came at the right time as the Penrith Panthers prepare to face Brisbane Broncos tomorrow.

The Panthers guaranteed themselves a top-four spot in Kikau’s absence following their 30-6 win over the Wests Tigers last weekend.

According to the NRL.com, Kikau’s return from a one-week suspension for a dangerous contact charge in round 15 coincides with Kurt Capewell’s comeback from a knee injury.

After 11 wins in a row, Kikau said no one in the squad was interested in sitting on the sidelines despite a top-four spot being wrapped up.

Round 17 will commence tomorrow with the Panthers taking on the Broncos at 9.50pm.

The Eels will take on the Warriors on Sunday at 6.05pm and the match will be shown live on FBC Sports.

Another game on Sunday sees the Dragons meet the Cowboys at 8.30pm.

On Friday the Knights face the Sharks at 8pm and the Storm takes on the Rabbitohs at 9.55pm.

There will be three games on Saturday with the Bulldogs facing the Titans at 5pm followed by the Sea Eagles and West Tigers match at 7.30pm then the Raiders will meet the Roosters at 9.35pm and this match will be shown live on FBC Sports.

[Source: NRL.com]