20 Sep 2013

Sport: Fiji Bati name bulk of World Cup squad

11:11 am on 20 September 2013

Fiji Rugby League have named the bulk of their World Cup squad with Petero Civoniceva named to captain the team.

Penrith Panthers back Wes Naiqama, who was a member of the Bati's 2008 World Cup team, has been appointed vice captain.

The announcement follows Thursday night's Battle of the Bati match in Suva, where the Fiji Residents edged the Australian Fijians 18-14.

21 players have been named with Bati coach Rick Stone to fill the remaining three places at a later date.

World Cup squad:

"Jason Bukuya"

Petero Civoniceva

Kaine Evans

Aaron Groom

Ilisavani Jegesa

Vitale Junior Roqica

Marika Koroibete

Apisai Koroisau

Darryl Millard

Kevin Naiqama

Wes Naiqama

Alipate Noilea

Tikiko Noke

Semi Radradra

Tariq Sims

Korbin Sims

Ashton Sims

James Storer

Kaliova Tani

Eloni Vunakece

Sisa Waqa