Former Vodafone Fiji Bati winger and Newcastle Knights speedster Akuila Uate will be starting at the number 5 jumper today against the Bulldogs.

Uate is also one of the players that is expected to feature for the Bati to the Rugby League World Cup next month.

The Bulldogs faces the Knights in the next hour.

Meanwhile, the Cronulla Sharks will meet Manly Sea Eagles at 9.45pm tomorrow.

Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka