Ireland Coach Mark Ashton said that the Vodafone Fiji Bati players are very big, strong and quick, and they have some outstanding outside backs.
Ashton added they have got a game plan to counter Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup tomorrow.
Vodafone Fiji Bati center Wes Naiqama said they are hoping their fans will turn out in numbers tomorrow.
The Fiji Bati has named the team to take on Ireland with the likes of Jayson Bukuya, Petero Civoniceva, Kane Evans, Aaron Groom, Marika Koroibete, Apisai Koroisau, Daryl Millard, Kevin Naiqama, Wes Naiqama, Alipate Noilea, Vitale Junior Roqica, Ashton Sims and Korbin Sims.
In the interchange, Tariq Sims, James Storer, Akuila Uate, Eloni Vunakece, Sisa Waqa and Semi Radradra.
The Fiji Bati will meet Ireland tomorrow at 9am.
Looking at today’s results, France pipped PNG 9 8 in the group B pool match this morning while defending champions New Zealand defeated Samoa 42-24.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Source: BBC
