Hayne ruled out of Fiji Bati Squad

Jaryd Hayne will play for Australia. Getty Images. 

Jaryd Hayne is officially out of the Vodafone Fiji Bati squad after his selection into the Australian Kangaroos side.

Hayne was one of the three players that coach, Rick Stone was waiting on for confirmation on their availability to represent Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup.

But Newcastle Knight Akuila Uate and South Sydney Rabbitoh captain John Sutton will join the  Fiji Bati.

With Hayne joining the Kangaroos, Viseisei, Vuda man Peni Botiki has been called in by Stone to join the final team.

A statement from the Fiji National Rugby League’s general manager, Tomi Finau said that Stone has released the final team for the World Cup on Sunday.

“The Vodafone Fiji Bati head Coach, Rick Stone yesterday released the names of the three players to join the Vodafone Fiji Bati squad to the RLWC2013. The three players are John Sutton, South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL;Akuila Uate, Newcastle Knights NRL;Peni Botiki, Fiji Residents (Saru Dragons).

The following players are now confirmed players to don the national jumper in the RLWC where Fiji will face Ireland, Australia and England.

1.Sisa Waqa;2.Wes Naiqama(V/C);3.Kevin Naiqama;4.Darrel Millard;5.Marika Koroibete;6.Semi Radradra;7.Ilisavani Jegesa;8.Aaron Groom;9.Apisai Koroisau;10.James Storer;11.Alipate Noilea;12.Kaliova Tani;13.Tariq Sims;14.Korbin Sims;15.Ashton Sims;16.Petero Civoniceva (C);17.Kaine Evans;18.Jason Bukuya;19.Vitale Junior Roqica;20.Tikiko Noke;21.Eloni Vunakece;22. Peni Botiki;23. Akuila Uate;24. John Sutton.

Fiji Sun