Niukore chasing fairytale end to Eels stint

Marata Niukore has set himself three goals in the next three months that includes helping the Eels to a premiership title, winning the World Cup with the Kiwis and witnessing the birth of his next child in New Zealand.

The 2022 Telstra Premiership Grand Final against Penrith tomorrow will be Niukore’s farewell appearance for Parramatta as he is returning home to New Zealand .

Meanwhile, Five Vodafone Fiji Bati players will be featuring in the NRL Grand Final which includes Viliame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau who will start for the Panthers while Maika Sivo, Waqa Blake and Regan Campbell Gillard will start for the Parramatta Eels.

The Eels will play the Panthers at 8.30pm tomorrow.