Mick Potter describes his role as head coach of the Fiji Bati as an absolute privilege.
The Newcastle Knights assistant coach said it’s great to see how the honour players feel when they put on the Fiji Bati jersey.
Potter says they are all very proud Fijians and whether or not they’ve been brought up in Australia, they still hold on to that legacy.
Potter spent a large part of 2015 coaching the Fijian Under 20s side and in 2016 was announced the new head coach.
After reaching the semifinals in their last two World Cup tournaments in 2008 and 2013, expectations will be high for this year’s Bati team.
As the 2017 World Cup draws closer, Potter admits they are close to finalizing the Bati team.
If the Bati make the quarterfinals then they will either play in Christchurch or in Wellington.
All the Details:
Overseas Bati v Fiji Residents
When: October 7
Where: ANZ National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva, Fiji
World Cup trial
Bati v Kangaroos v Kumuls
When: October 14
Where: ANZ National Stadium, Laucala Bay, Suva, Fiji
World Cup – first game
Fiji v USA
When: October 28
Where: Townsville Stadium
World Cup – second game
Fiji v Wales
When: November 5
Where: Townsville Stadium
World Cup – third game
Fiji v Italy
When: November 10
Where: Townsville Stadium
Source: newcastleknights.com.au
