The Vodafone Fiji Bati today took time out to meet with local fans and were part of the Fiji Day celebrations at Albert Park.

Wes Naiqama and Kane Evans are the only players from the NRL that just joined the side today.

Local Fiji Bati fan favorite and French based Eloni Vunakece flew back to France due to club commitments and will be joining the side in the United Kingdom.

Fiji Rugby League General Manger Tomi Finau said today is the only time the players will meet with the fans before they depart to the Rugby League World Cup.

Fiji is in Pool A with the Australian Kangaroos, England and Ireland.

Fiji Bati’s first match will be against Ireland on the 29th of this month.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Bati will play the Fiji Residents 13 side at 7pm this Friday at Prince Charles Park before leaving our shores next Monday.

 
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka