The Vodafone Fiji Residents beat NRL Affiliates States 26-18 on Friday night.

Team Coach Josaia Rabele says this match will help in the development of rugby league in Fiji and the local players as they come closer towards the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

Rabele says this game has allowed the players to blend well as they come from different teams and clubs.

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The Fiji Bati will meet Samoa in their next test match next Saturday in Apia.