Fiji Bati have a lot to work on despite 40-12 win over Cook Islands – Potter

Fiji Bati have a lot to work on despite 40-12 win over Cook Islands – Potter
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Following a great start to the Vodafone Fiji Bati's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign, coach Mick Potter says they still have several areas to improve.

The Bati thumped the Cook Islands 40-12 in their World Cup opener on Sunday, scoring seven tries to two.

Potter says they did not perform well in the second half, which was expected of a team that had only a week to prepare.

He also acknowledged the Cook Islands' performance despite trailing 28-0.

He says they will be concentrating on improving the areas where they fell short as they prepare for Sunday's blockbuster against the Kangaroos.

Insert: Mick on game, 19th Oct 26


The Bati currently tops pool A after round 1.

The Bati will face the Kangaroos at 9.05pm on Sunday.

In other Round 2 matches, Tonga will face Lebanon at 9.05pm on Friday, Papua New Guinea will meet Samoa at 4.25pm on Saturday, England will take on France at 6.35pm, and New Zealand will play the Cook Islands at 5.05pm on Sunday.
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