Bentley-Hape and Keung named in Fiji World Cup squad

Rabbitohs pathways players Bayleigh Bentley-Hape and Elijah Keung have been named in Fiji's 23-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Both players will make their international debuts at the tournament, which opens on Thursday, 15 October, and concludes with the Men's Final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday, 15 November. Fiji has been drawn in Pool A alongside Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Fiji's Group Games

Sunday, 18 October: Fiji v Cook Islands, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle (Round 1, Pool A)

Sunday, 25 October, 8:05pm: Australia v Fiji, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (Round 2, Pool A)

Saturday, 31 October: New Zealand v Fiji, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast (Round 3, Pool A)

Bentley-Hape was a key figure in the Rabbitohs' Knock On Effect NSW Cup side in 2026, making 16 appearances and scoring six tries. A versatile outside back who can also cover the spine, he has played 10 NRL games for South Sydney since debuting in Round 2 of the 2025 season.

Keung enjoyed a standout season in the Jersey Flegg Cup, playing 21 games and crossing for eight tries from the middle of the field. The 20-year-old prop is a former Queensland Schoolboys representative and played an important role in the Rabbitohs SG Ball Cup side's run to a preliminary final in 2025.

Fiji's 23-man Squad:

• Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
• Waqa Blake
• Kurt Donoghoe
• Apenisa Driti
• Kitione Kautoga
• Elijah Keung
• Apisai Koroisau
• Josese Lanyon
• Jordan Leiu
• Joseph Litidamu
• Kylan Mafoa
• Jordan Miller
• Taane Milne
• Caleb Navale
• Jimmy Ngutlik
• Ronaldo Philitoga
• Mitchell Prest
• Emosi Ravosai
• Jacob Saifiti
• Solmone Saukuru
• Sunia Turuva
• Semi Valemei
• Brandon Wakeham

South Sydney congratulates Bayleigh Bentley-Hape and Elijah Keung on their selection.