Former resident to play in Gosford

Former Woy Woy resident and Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate will play at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford as part of the Rugby League World Cup match between Fiji and Scotland on November 5.

The 21-year-old moved to Woy Woy from Fiji more than four years ago with his father and stepmother to pursue his sporting career.

Uate played for the Brisbane Water Secondary College's Open Rugby League team and Woy Woy Rugby League Club before landing a spot with the Newcastle Knights in 2005.

He was selected to represent his home country Fiji, for the Rugby League World Cup last month.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Chris Holstein said it was great news for our region to host the major sport event.

"Gosford has one of the best facilities in NSW and this is another opportunity to show that we have what it takes to host an international event," Cr Holstein said.

Press release, 22 Oct 2008 Lisa-Maree Schell, Gosford Council