Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
12 April, 2026, 1:42 am
Central - 21°C Clouds
12 April, 2026, 1:42 am Central - 21°C Clouds

Pio Sokobalavu to replace Korbin Sims in RLWC

Pio Sokobalavu to replace Korbin Sims in RLWC

By Save Waqa
30/10/2017
Pio Sokobalavu [Photo: Picssr]

Pio Sokobalavu who played for the Overseas Bati in the Battle of the Bati will be brought in to replace Korbin Sims who was unable to recover from the broken arm he suffered playing for the Broncos earlier this year.

The Vodafone Fiji Bati is now without two of its top forwards for the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup, and Coach Mick Potter believes that senior players in the team will have to step up in leading the charge for the Bati for the remainder of the tournament.

Potter adds a decision has not been made on who will replace Kane Evans who broke his wrist in the 58-12 win against the USA.

However, Potter says he still will have to review the rules and regulations of the Rugby League World Cup in order to safeguard the coming in of the replacement players.

Fiji will play their second pool match of the Rugby League World Cup against Wales at 9.30pm Sunday.

Meanwhile, in other matches Tonga thrashed Scotland 50-4, Ireland beat Italy 36-12 while Lebanon overcame France 29-18.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Drua reigns supreme at The Fortress repelling Force 24-22
It was a nail biter at The Fortress in Lautoka as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and the Force went at it hammer and tongs.The lead changed hands a co...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Immediate clean-up took place after Galoa Seawall littering incident by Ministry staff
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has moved quickly to address concerns after a video surfaced that Ministry of Fisheries staff based at Galoa ...
8 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after ...
8 hours ago

Sikh Community to celebrate Baisakhi tomorrow
The Sikh community will come together tomorrow to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the most significant festivals in Sikhism, at the Samabula Sikh ...
9 hours ago

Tikoduadua says Police and RFMF investigations underway into attempted break-ins at RFMF facilities
While Police and military investigations continue, Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says he is aware of the reported incidents at the Republic of ...
9 hours ago

Super fan urges Fijian Drua to play their hearts out
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua super fan Adrian Blaise is urging the team to play their hearts out in their last game at The Fortress this season.Blaise, ...
9 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
TC Vaianu Coverage
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
3 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
3 days ago

Fuel situation in Fiji based on the global crisis
Opposition MP, Vijay Nath has questioned by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission waited until 7:35pm last night to drop the bomb on the ...
3 days ago

TOP