# Fiji (Bati) Rugby League World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures & Prediction

The Bati reached the semi-finals in 2013 and 2017; in 2017 they knocked New Zealand out 4-2 in the quarter-final.

**Pool:** Pool A · **Head coach:** Mick Potter
**Power rating:** -7.5 (7 of 10)
**Model outlook:** 5% to reach the semi-finals, <1% to win the World Cup.
**World Cup record since 2008:** 8 won, 7 lost.

## Squad (23)

**Backs:** Bayleigh Bentley-Hape (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jimmy Ngutlik (Mackay Cutters), Joseph Litidamu (Melbourne Storm), Ronald Philitoga (North Queensland Cowboys), Semi Valemei (Castleford Tigers), Sunia Turuva (Wests Tigers), Solomone Saukuru (Wests Tigers), Taane Milne (Huddersfield Giants), Waqa Blake (Bradford Bulls)

**Halves:** Brandon Wakeham (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

**Hookers:** Apisai Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Josese Lanyon (Wests Tigers)

**Forwards:** Emosi Ravosai (New Zealand Warriors), Jacob Saifiti (Newcastle Knights), Mitchell Prest (Mackay Cutters), Jordan Leiu (Norths Devils), Kitione Kautoga (Parramatta Eels), Caleb Navale (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins)

**Other:** Apenisa Driti (Northern Pride), Elijah Keung (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jordan Miller (Parramatta Eels), Kylan Mafoa (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

## Fixtures

- [Fiji v Cook Islands](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r1-fiji-v-cook-islands) · Sun, 18 Oct, 04:05 pm AEDT · McDonald Jones Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named
- [Australia v Fiji](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r2-australia-v-fiji) · Sun, 25 Oct, 08:05 pm AEDT · Suncorp Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named
- [New Zealand v Fiji](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r3-new-zealand-v-fiji) · Sat, 31 Oct, 03:30 pm AEDT · Cbus Super Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named

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Last updated: 2026-10-10 23:38 UTC (latest tip update)