Fiji Bati coach, Terry Gilogley, has learnt from the mistakes of Samoa, and has left nothing to chance by naming his strongest possible line up for this Saturday’s clash against the Cook Islands.
After the Cook Islands surprised everyone in the Rugby League world by upsetting their more fancied opponents in Cairns last Saturday, Gilogley, has ensured that all his available NRL stars, including captain Wes Naiqama and flying winger, Akuila Uate, will take to the field in the opening match of the 2009 SP Brewery Pacific Cup.
The winner of Saturday’s clash will progress straight to the Pacific Cup final the following weekend.
Fiji Bati: Kevin Naiqama, Akuila Uate, Mike Ratu, Jone Macilai, Josateki Ravueta, Wes Naiqama (captain), Ryan Millard, Osea Sadau, Hamilton Hughes, Iowane Divavesi, Sitiveni Ralogaivau, Lepani Waqa, Jone Waisale. Reserves - Alipate Noilea, Donas Gock, Sevanaia Koroi, Puna Rasaubale.
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