New Zealand will have revenge on their minds from five years ago when they tussle with Fiji in the World Cup quarter-finals in Hull.
In 2017 the two countries met at the same stage with the Bati edging the Kiwis 4-2 in Wellington.
It was a humiliating day for New Zealand and one they will be out to put right at the MKM Stadium.
Michael Maguire’s men have looked the goods after cruising through Group C with three consecutive wins.
They defeated Lebanon 34-12, smashed Jamaica 68-6 and flogged Ireland 48-10.
With arguably the best pack in the tournament, the Kiwis have been impressive.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has bagged four tries while Peta Hiku also has four and Jordan Rapana three.
Jahrome Hughes made a sensational return when he steered his team to victory over the Irish.
After missing the Wolfhounds game, Watene-Zelezniak’s return is the only change to the New Zealand squad.
He comes in for the suspended Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Goal-kicking has been the only issue to trouble Maguire at this stage.
The Bati qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating Scotland 30-14.
Fiji made short work of Italy but were dominated by Australia in their opening game.
The Bati will need to improve and be at their best to knock off the world number one team.
But with players such as Vilame Kikau, Api Korosiau and Maika Sivo in their ranks, they have the players to cause the Kiwis some trouble.
Fiji Bati
- Sunia Turuva
- Maika Sivo
- Kevin Naiqama
- Semi Valemei
- Vuate Karawalevu
- Henry Raiwalui
- Brandon Wakeham
- Korbin Sims
- Apisai Koroisau
- King Vuniyayawa
- Viliame Kikau
- Siua Wong
- Taniela Sadrugu
- Mitieli Vulikijapani
- Penioni Tagituimua
- Tevita Toloi
- Lamar Manuel-Liolevave
- Ben Nakubuwai
- Tui Kamikamica
New Zealand Kiwis
- Joseph Manu
- Ronaldo Mulitalo
- Briton Nikora
- Isaac Liu
- Jordan Rapana
- Dylan Brown
- Jahrome Hughes
- Jesse Bromwich
- Brandon Smith
- James Fisher-Harris
- Isaiah Papali’i
- Kenny Bromwich
- Joseph Tapine
- Peta Hiku
- Kieran Foran
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Scott Sorensen
