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Bati makes only 2 changes for Aitu clash

Bati makes only 2 changes for Aitu clash

By Mosese Raqio
23/10/2024

Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Wise Kativerata has only made 2 changes to his lineup for this weekend’s round 2 of the Pacific Rugby League Bowl Championship clash against the Cook Islands Aitu in Suva.

The changes see James Valevatu coming in to start at hooker, moving Penioni Tagituimua to the bench with Kylan Mafoa coming in for Nathan King-Kegg on the bench.

Captain Tui Kamikamica and Ben Nakubuwai will start at prop with Valevatu at hooker, Kikau will partner Taane Milne at second row and Caleb Navale will be at lock.

Kurt Donoghoe will start at halfback, Kevin Naiqama will be at first five-eighth while Waqa Blake and Michael Jennings will pair up in the centres.

Maika Sivo and Semi Valemei will be on the wings and Sunia Turuva will be at fullback.

The reserves include Tagituimua, Kitione Kautoga, Mafoa and Jordan Miller.

The Bati will play the Aitu at 8.10pm this Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

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