Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has finalised a strong 20-member squad for the upcoming Pacific Championship.
Leading the team will be Tui Kamikamica as captain, with Sunia Turuva serving as vice-captain.
24-year-old Keresi Maya is the only local based player in the team.
He was part of the Bati’s training squad last year and has now broken through to secure a full spot.
The squad also include players such as Jahream Bula from Wests Tigers, Semi Valemei from North Queensland Cowboys, Taane Milne from Huddersfield Giants, and Brandon Wakeham from Manly Sea Eagles.
Jethro Rinakama from Canterbury Bulldogs, Solomone Saukuru from Wests Tigers, and Caleb Navale from Manly Sea Eagles are also part of the team.
In addition, the squad features Michael Waqa from Brisbane Broncos, Ben Nakubuwai from Norths Brisbane, Kitione Kautoga from Parramatta Eels, Kurt Donoghoe from the Dolphins, and Terrell Kalo Kalo from South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Kylan Mafoa from Manly Sea Eagles, Akuila Qoro from Canterbury Bulldogs, as well as Peni Tagituimua and Ronald Philitoga to complete the talented squad.
The Fiji Bati will kick off their campaign against the Cook Islands Aitu on the 18th of this month at the Santos National Football Stadium.
Last year, the Bati dominated the Aitu with a 56-6 victory at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Following this match, they will face the Papua New Guinea Kumuls on the 1st of next month in an exciting clash.
Rosie Holidays Fiji staff Samuela Namasia and West Tigers and Fiji Bati player Sunia Turuva at the Outrigger Fiji Resort in Nadroga . Picture: SAMUELA NAMASIA
