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Kativerata makes three changes to Bati lineup to face Kumuls this weekend

Kativerata makes three changes to Bati lineup to face Kumuls this weekend

By Mosese Raqio
26/10/2023
Image: NRL

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has made three changes to his lineup for this weekend’s Pacific Challenge clash against the PNG Kumuls.

King Vuniyayawa comes into the starting lineup at prop while Jason Qareqare and Mesake Ravonu will be on the bench.

After coming off a close 22-18 win over the Cook Islands last weekend, coach Kativerata is not making major changes to the side and hopes they step up this weekend against the home side.

The Fiji Bati starting lineup:

Jahream Bula,

Maika Sivo,

Sunia Turuva,

Waqa Blake,

Mikaele Ravalawa,

Kurt Donoghoe,

Brandon Wakeham,

Tui Kamikamica ©,

Noah Nailagoliva,

King Vuniyayawa,

Kitione Kautoga,

Taane Milne,

Caleb Navale.


Interchange:


Penioni Tagituimua, Apisalome Saukuru, Gordon Whippy, Mesake Ravonu.

Reserves:

Jason Qareqare, Watisoni Waqanisaravi, Sirilo Lovokuro and Pio Seci.

The Fiji Bati will take on PNG Kumuls at 5pm Sunday in Port Moresby.

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