Roosters front‑rower Kane Evans is just one of five Fijian forwards with first grade experience named to play for the Vodafone Fiji Bati against Papua New Guinea tonight but is still blown away by his newfound leadership role in the team.

Evans says the fact he is one of the side's leaders a little over two years since he made his debut for Fiji at the 2013 World Cup was overwhelming.

Meanwhile, Fiji Bati coach, Mick Potter has taken several local players to Sydney for the Test.

The local players in the team are Tuimasi Seci, Ratu Jowasa Tubailagi, Etuate Qionimacawa and Iliavi Ravu.

The Vodafone Fiji Bati will face the PNG Kumuls at 7.35 tonight.

Meanwhile, the Australian Kangaroos thrashed the New Zealand Kiwis 16-0 in the ANZAC Test last night.