Rochdale town in England is looking forward to hosting the Vodafone Fiji Bati in the Rugby League World Cup this month.
Town Mayor Peter Rush said they will host a civic ceremony and raise the Fiji flag to officially welcome the Fiji Bati.
Rush added that every hotel room in the town has been sold out mostly to Fijian supporters who will be watching the Fiji Bati and Ireland match on the 29th of this month.
The UK Fijian community outside London is looking forward to the Group A clash in the Rugby League World Cup 2013 which is to be one of the most eagerly awaited games in the group stages.
The match between Fiji and Ireland will be played at Spotland Stadium at 7am on the 29th of this month.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka
Source: Rochdale Online
