The Vodafone FNRL Nadroga 9s tournament is expected to be bigger when it kicks off at Lawaqa Park this weekend.

FNRL Operations Manager Joe Finau says 20 teams have confirmed their participation in the tournament.

Defending champion, Sabeto Roosters is expected to come out strongly after winning the last two 9s tournaments this year.

Finau adds that the teams that will be taking part include clubs from Suva, Nadi, Nadroga, Ra and Lautoka.

He also confirms that this a good build up for other clubs for the Vodafone Cup in April.

The tournament will kick off at 8am this Saturday at Lawaqa Park.