Fiji Bati captain and former Kangaroos and Brisbane Broncos prop, Petero Civoniceva hopes the Newcastle Knights which features Akuila Uate and Kevin Naiqama win this year's NRL Grand Final.

Civoniceva who is a panelist for Pacific Sport 360, said South Sydney Rabbitohs who will take on the Manly Sea Eagles in the first preliminary final at 9.45 tonight, will also be a big game.  


Civoniceva said Sonny Bill Williams Sydney Roosters are really up for a major challenge when they take on the Newcastle Knights in the second preliminary final at 9.45 tomorrow night.

He said the Knights proved their worth after beating defending champion, Melbourne Storm last weekend.


The Newcastle Knights last won the Grand Final in 2001 while the Rabbitohs last won in 1971.

Story by: Vijay Narayan