Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Joe Rabele believes the loss of Alipate Tani and Waisale Suka to the 15s rugby code is a blessing to some new players in the squad.

Rabele said that while both Tani and Suka were key players in the Bati's campaign during last year’s semifinal loss in the World Cup, they still have the players who can deliver the results against the British Lions Amateur League team.

Rabele added defense is the main area they have been working on in the last few days.