13 Fijian players to feature for first grade clubs at the opening season of NRL

A total of 13 Fijian players will be featuring for their first grade clubs at the opening season of NRL this weekend.

Tariq Sims will go up against Kobin Sims when the Dragons will take on the Broncos at 9.05pm tomorrow.

Daniel Saifiti will play for the Knights when they face Manly Sea Eagles which include Akuila Uate and Apisai Koroisau at 7pm Friday.

Jason Bukuya will feature for the Sharks against the Cowboys at 9.05pm Friday.

Kevin Naiqama will start for the Tigers against the Roosters at 5.30pm Saturday while Marcelo Montoya will go up against Suliasi Vunivalu when the Storm takes on the Bulldogs at 10.05pm Saturday.

Waqa Blake and Viliame Kikau will start for the Panthers when they face Jarryd Hayne and Kane Evans with the Eels at 5.10pm Sunday.