Two Kaiviti Silktails players have been included in the 20-man Fiji Bati squad to take on Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the 2023 Pacific Championship later this month.
Watisoni Waqanisaravi, the recipient of the rising star award for the Silktails in 2022, and Sirilo Lovokuro, one of the stars for the Wes Naiqama-coached side this season, has been named by Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata in the squad.
“I am extremely proud of Watisoni and Sirilo being selected for the upcoming Pacific Championships.
“Having coached these two boys since they came into our Silktails squad last season, they have worked so hard and made many sacrifices to get to where they are today, and this selection is a reward for that,” said Naiqama.
He acknowledged Kativerata for seeing the potential in the boys and wished them all the best for the tournament.
The Fiji Bati squad is expected to depart for PNG on October 15 from Sydney.
Melbourne Storms prop Tui Kamikamica would captain the side.
Fiji Bati squad – Waqa Blake, Jahream Bula, Kurt Donoghoe, Kitione Kautoga, Tui Kamikamica, Sirilo Lovokuro, Taane Milne, Noah Nailagoliva, Caleb Navale, Jason Qareqare, Mikaele Ravalawa, Mesake Ravonu, Apisalome Saukuru, Maika Sivo, Peni Tagituimua, Sunia Turuva, King Vuniyayawa, Brandon Wakeham, Watisoni Waqanisaravi, Gordon Whippy.
