Updated: 6:42am – Vodafone Fiji Bati captain Kevin Naiqama has pleaded for more Tests against the best following Fiji’s third straight Rugby League World Cup semi‑final exit.
The Bati were dumped out of contention 54‑6 by a rampaging Australia in Brisbane on Friday as winger Valentine Holmes crossed for six tries.
While proud of again reaching the final four, Naiqama says results like that would only continue if Fiji played the best teams more often.
Naiqama also called for the installation of a Fijian NSW Cup team, saying he would do whatever he could to see the bid succeed.
Coach Mick Potter echoed his captain’s call but admitted he didn’t know when the side’s next game would be.
The pair agrees the next logical step is a team in the NSW Cup, with a bid for entry into the 2019 competition poised for approval.
Meanwhile, the Rugby League World Cup final will see the defending champion Australia hosting England at 10pm next Saturday.
-NZ Herald/Fiji Village
Featured image: Fiji Bati captain Kevin Naiqama
