Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate has been named in the Newcastle Knights 16 member squad for the NRL Nines tournament later this month.

Uate has been named alongside star players like Tyronne Roberts, Willie Mason and Joey Leilua.

Meanwhile, Jason Bukuya will feature for the Warriors and he will play alongside New Zealand rugby league captain Simon Mannering, Shaun Johnson and England fullback Sam Tomkins.

The NRL Nines tournament kicks off next Saturday with the Knights playing the Sharks in the first pool match.

 
Story by: Aliki Bia