The Saifiti brothers, Daniel and Jacob, have revealed that they will not represent Fiji at the end of the year but plan to represent Fiji at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC), which will be held in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
The last time the brothers represented Fiji was in 2017.
Speaking to The Newcastle Herald, Daniel says he has spoken to someone inside the Fiji camp, and with everything that is going on, he won’t be able to commit this year.
The Bati will name a new-look team for the tournament, with Brandon Wakeham, Apisai Koroisau and Jahream Bula all unavailable to feature.
However, Vodafone Fiji Bati Head coach Wise Kativerata confirmed that they have been in talks with several other players, including Sydney Roosters cross-code recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase, to represent Fiji at the Pacific Bowl.
The Fiji Bati will face Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Bowl tournament next month, and the winner will advance to the Pacific Championships next year.
The Pacific Bowl will kick off on the 18th of next month, with the Bati playing PNG Kumuls at 8.10pm on the 19th.
They will play the Cook Islands at 8.10pm on the 26th.
Source : zerotackle.com
