New coach wants more local players in Fiji Bati

Newly appointed Fiji Bati Coach Brandon Costin wants more local players selected to play for the Fiji Bati.

In an interview with Fijivillage, Costin says he is working to build local players fitness and power to match Fijian players in the NRL adding that this will strengthen the Fiji Bati team and rugby league in Fiji altogether.

Costin will also lead the Fiji Bati to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

He made over 200 first grade appearances between 1993 – 2004 for the Rabbitohs, Magpies, Roosters and Raiders in Australia and he previously coached the Queensland Residents representative team and South Logan in the Queensland Intrust Super Cup.

Costin’s first match in charge of the Bati will be the Mid‑Year Pacific Test in June against Lebanon.

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