Ba soccer team striker, Josaia Bukalidi and Navua defender, Saveci Rokotakala has been ruled out of next week's World Cup qualifying round against New Zealand.

Bukalidi and Rokotakala failed to recover from injury and have been told to take a rest for few weeks. Both the players might be recalled into the squad for the second leg match.

Meanwhile, All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has named some top players in his team for next Monday's match against Fiji.

Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen will captain the side while Chris Killen from Celtic, James Pritchett from Auckland City, Andy Boyens from Toronto Football, Leo Bertos from Perth Glory and David Mulligan from Grimsby Town, are the other top players named in the 18-man squad.

The Fiji / New Zealand World Cup qualifying match will be played next Saturday at the North Harbour stadium at 2:45pm.