Fiji Bati prop Ashton Sims is anticipating a close-fought battle against New Zealand in the quarter final of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup tonight.

The 32-year-old says they will be playing for the people of Fiji and the fans in Wellington.

“It doesn’t matter who puts on that Kiwi jersey, there is always that pride and passion there, and it is the same with the Fiji Bati.”

Sims will play his 11th cap for Fiji tonight.

Fiji plays New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington at 7.30pm.