We are ready to put our body on the line and defend our home turf.

Those are words of Fiji A team manager, Paula Biu ahead of tonight's Punjas Series against Tonga A at the TFL Stadium.

Biu said players have been told by Coach Inoke Male and Sale Sorovaki of what to expect from the Tongans who are also here on a mission to win the Series.

He added the exclusion of two key players Mosese Volavola and Viliame Veikoso due to injuries has not affected their preparation.

The former national 15's prop said that like in any other Fiji and Tonga game they also will want to start their campaign on a winning note.