This was confirmed by the Chairman of Avaiki challenge committee, Brian Pongotapu yesterday.
The Avaiki challenge is an annual tournament which features teams from Rennell and Bellona Province.
The competition will feature rugby for men and netball for the women.
The competition this year marks the fifth Avaiki Challenge competition since it was initiated five year ago.
Mr Pongotapu urged all teams which will be participating to begin training as only a few weeks is left before the tournament starts.
Last year’s champions, Eastern Highlanders will be back to defend their title along with, Tonardo Green, Manuganu, and Western Sharks.
For this year Luapel rugby team has requested to join in the competition.
Mr Pongotapu said the committee will confirm if Luapel will take part sometimes this week.
By TAKIKA TU’ATA
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