The Fiji Bati have officially named their squad for the 2025 Pacific Championships, bringing together a mix of NRL stars, Super League talents, and local heroes from the FNRL and NSW/QLD Cups.
Fans will be keeping a close eye on Mark Nawaqanitawase, who may still be eligible to represent Australia in the upcoming Ashes series if selected.
Full Fiji Bati Squad – Pacific Championships 2025
- Jahream Bula – Wests Tigers
- Semi Valemei – North Queensland Cowboys
- Sunia Turuva – Wests Tigers
- Jethro Rinakama – Canterbury Bulldogs
- Mark Nawaqanitawase – Sydney Roosters / Ronald Philitoga
- Waqa Blake – Bradford Bulls (Super League)
- Taane Milne – Huddersfield Giants (Super League)
- Solomone Saukuru – Wests Tigers
- Kurt Donoghoe – Dolphins
- Brandon Wakeham – Manly Sea Eagles (NSW Cup)
- Caleb Navale – Manly Sea Eagles
- Kitione Kautoga – Parramatta Eels
- Keresi Maya – Navy Albatross (FNRL)
- Sione Fainu – Wests Tigers
- Tui Kamikamica – Melbourne Storm
- Michael Waqa – Brisbane Broncos
- Ben Nakubuwai – Norths Brisbane (QLD Cup)
- Samuela Fainu – Wests Tigers
- Terrell Kalo Kalo – South Sydney Rabbitohs (NSW Cup)
- Joese Lanyon – Wests Tigers (NSW Cup)
- Kylan Mafoa – Manly Sea Eagles (NSW Cup)
- Jordin Leiu – Newtown Jets (NSW Cup)
- Akuila Qoro – Canterbury Bulldogs (NSW Cup)
- Meli Nasau – Newtown Jets (NSW Cup)
- Joseph Litidamu – Clydesdales (QLD Cup)
Pacific Bowl Fixtures
Fiji will take on the other Pacific nations in the Pacific Bowl. Key fixtures include:
- Vs Cook Islands – Port Moresby, October 18, 2025
- Vs PNG Kumuls – Port Moresby, November 1, 2025
Fans can expect a blend of experience and emerging talent, with several NRL stars looking to make an impact ahead of the 2025 Pacific Championships kickoff.
