Dual international and West Tigers winger, Lote Tuqiri is eagerly anticipating meeting with fellow Fijian Akuila Uate in his first match back from injury.

Uate made his NSW debut last week and will play directly opposite Tuqiri for the Newcastle Knights on Monday.

It is possible the countrymen could square off at Origin level with an injury hit Queensland back line probably only one more casualty away from calling on Tuqiri, who played for Australia in the four Nations last year.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi