Noa Biudole
28 April, 2021, 2:30 pm
FNRL acting CEO Don Natabe (left) and chairman Viliame Naupoto place recorders in front of new Fiji Bati coach Josaia Rabele at a press conference in Suva. Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU/FILE
Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Josaia Rabele is headed to Australia next month as the buildup begins towards the Rugby League World Cup later this year.
Fiji National Rugby League chief executive officer Don Natabe confirmed the trip was for Rabele to have a look at the weapons in his arsenal, especially those playing in top competitions such as the National Rugby League.
“Coach is to leave the country around mid-May next month,” Natabe confirmed.
Apisai Koroisau to make return against Sea Eagles
Apisai Koroisau to make return against Sea Eagles
Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau. [Image: foxsports]
Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau will make his return for the Penrith Panthers when they face the Sea Eagles this week.
The 28-year-old was recovering from a wrist injury.
Viliame Kikau will also start for the Panthers this week.
The Panthers will play the Sea Eagles at 5pm Saturday.
In other matches, the Raiders will face the Rabbitohs at 9.50pm tomorrow, the Strom will face the Sharks at 8pm Friday and the Broncos will play the Titans at 9.55pm Friday.
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16 April, 2021, 6:10 pm
The Kaiviti Silktails with Wallabies
players Filipo Daugunu, Seru
Uru, Suliasi Vunivalu and Marika
Koroibete. Picture: KAIVITI SILKTAILS
THE Kaiviti Silktails rugby league side received a major boost this week ahead of its clash against Western Suburbs Magpies tomorrow with former Fiji Bati flyer and Reds player Suliasi Vunivalu visiting the players along with teammates Seru Uru and Filipo Daugunu.
The trio were attending a Wallabies camp with another former Fiji Bati winger also Marika Koroibete.
“Shout out to our Fijian Wallabies Filipo Daugunu, Seru Uru and former Fiji Bati reps Suliasi Vunivalu and Marika Koroibete for visiting the team at training,” a statement from the club said.
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