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Fiji v Cook Islands Pacific Bowl Odds & Game Info
Best odds Fiji -454.55 at Neds | Cook Islands +360 at Bet365
When Saturday, October 26 | 8:10pm FJT (7:10pm AEDT)
Where HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
Last time they met Fiji 22-18 Cook Islands (Oct 22, 2023)
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Fiji v Cook Islands best bets

Fiji to win

-454.55
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Viliame Kikau anytime tryscorer

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Under 51.5 total points

-111.11
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Fiji v Cook Islands match preview

The Fiji Bati and Cook Islands Aitu will meet in the 2024 Pacific Championships on Saturday night in Suva, with both sides looking to bounce back after losing each of their last two outings.

These two nations have met on 13 occasions, with Fiji winning seven times — all home games. As such, it is no surprise that online bookmakers have the Bati pegged as $1.22 favourites this weekend.

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt has made several changes since his side’s 22-18 loss to Fiji last year, naming Reubenn Rennie and Delahia Wigmore in the centres and Rixson Andrew on the wing. Tepai Moeroa replaces Takai Mokohar in the front row, with Kobe Tararo, Mason Teague and Junior Teroi named on the bench.

Bati coach Waisake Kativerata has also made changes following last week’s defeat to Papua New Guinea. James Valevatu will start at hooker, with Penioni Tagituimua dropping back to the bench alongside Kylan Mafoa and Ronald Philitoga, who replace Nathan Kegg-King and Joe Lovodua.


Fiji v Cook Islands team lists

Fiji Bati

Fiji

  1. Sunia Turuva
  2. Maika Sivo
  3. Michael Jennings
  4. Waqa Blake
  5. Semi Valemei
  6. Kevin Naiqama
  7. Kurt Donoghoe
  8. Tui Kamikamica
  9. James Valevatu
  10. Ben Nakubuwai
  11. Viliame Kikau
  12. Taane Milne
  13. Caleb Navale
  14. Penioni Tagituimua
  15. Kitione Kautoga
  16. Kylan Mafoa
  17. Jordan Miller
  18. Ratu Rinakama
  19. Ronald Philitoga
  20. Nathan Kegg-King
  21. Joe Lovodua
Cook Islands

Cook Islands

  1. Esom Ioka
  2. Steven Marsters
  3. Reubenn Rennie
  4. Delahia Wigmore
  5. Rixson Andrew
  6. Brad Takairangi
  7. Esan Marsters
  8. Tepai Moeroa
  9. Rua Ngatikaura
  10. Davvy Moale
  11. Zane Tetevano
  12. Reuben Porter
  13. Pride Petterson-Robati
  14. Kobe Tararo
  15. Mason Teague
  16. Justin Makirere
  17. Junior Teroi
  18. Rhys Dakin
  19. Malachi Morgan
  20. Makahesi Makatoa
  21. Alex Glenn

Fiji v Cook Islands predictions

Fiji struggled in their 12-point loss to the PNG Kumuls last weekend, largely due to their poor defensive efforts and set-completion rate. This week, against a slightly less experienced Cook Islands forward pack, Fiji should be able to maintain control of the middle third. Back the Bati to win again at home as $1.22 favourites with top rugby league bookmakers.

Fijian second-rower Viliame Kikau has made 16 appearances for the Bati in almost a decade, scoring nearly a dozen tries for his nation. Although he has struggled in his last two international matches, his combination with five-eighth Kevin Naiqama is improving. There is great value in the $2.35 price at BetOnline for Kikau to return to try-scoring form.

There is also solid value in the $1.90 quote for this match to go under 51.5 total points. Four of the last six clashes between these two nations have had less than 52 points scored, and it is likely their attacking structures will still be slightly disjointed as players continue building their combinations.


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