Vodafone Fiji Bati captain Wes Naiqama believes his boys can maintain their 4th placing in the International Rugby League rankings when they participate in the Pacific Cup next week in Papua New Guinea.

Naiqama knows that the winner of the competition will feature in the 4 Nation's tournament to be held next year where they will play against rugby league giants Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

With majority of his team mates from last years World Cup in the team in the likes of Alipate Tani, Ryan Millard, Jone Wesele, Iowane Divavesi, Osea Sadrau and winger Akuila Uate and Naiqama in the team they should do well in the tournament.

The Fiji Bati will play against PNG, Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.