The Fiji mixed touch rugby team will have to win its remaining matches to stand any chance of making the playoffs in the mixed competition of the Pacific Mini Games.

In the opening round match this morning, Fiji went down 9-12 to the Cook Islands.

Fiji will now meet Papua New Guinea, Niue and Samoa this afternoon.

Meanwhile, in the bowls competition, Ratish Lal remains on track to win the gold medal.

Lal won his second match today beating an opponent from Tokelau by 13-2 and 9-5.

Lal, who currently lies in third place on the points ladder, will play Samoa in his third match today.

The Fiji rugby league side is currently playing the Cook Islands in their opening match of the competition.

The rugby league playoffs for gold, silver and bronze will be played tomorrow.