The Fiji National Rugby League has short-listed three applicants for the coaching job of the Vodafone Fiji Bati.

Speaking to Fijivillage FNRL Chairman Reverend Immanuel Reuben said they are still in the process of interviewing the three applicants with the successful candidate to be announced next week.

Reuben confirms that former Bati rep Wise Kativerata and John Harbin who is currently coaching a club in the Queensland Rugby League Central Division Cup are two of the candidates.

Meanwhile, FNRL earlier confirmed that the Vodafone Fiji Bati is expected to play test matches against Lebanon and the Indigenous All Stars later this year.