The top soccer defenders in Fiji are doubtful for next week's World Cup qualifying match in Lautoka.

Labasa's Taniela Waqa and Navua's Rajneel Chand are yet to join the camp, as they have been recovering from injury sustained during the Courts Homecentres IDC in October.

Both players may be ruled out while striker Josaia Bukalidi is also rated 50-50 chances.

Coach Carlos Buzetti is working hard to put up a good side so that Fiji can improve their world ranking by beating the New Zealand side.

Fiji / New Zealand match will kickoff next Wednesday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.