The latest talk between the Ausies (INDY) and the Kiwis (KIWICOM) has heated up the battle in the middle of the points table.

KIWICOM who have taken up the use of local knowledge and travelled outside the lagoon this year, have taken a solid position above INDY on the points table.

Kololo Alfuie has stated that "this year is KIWICOM's! We're not even worried about little boats like INDY anymore; we're after the big fish. Look out Natiera and XXXX that's all I have to say!"

The crew of INDY had no comment but Captains Bar insiders have told us that they think KIWICOM is just a flash in the pan at the moment and it's a twelve month competition where anything can happen.

It seems that rivalry across the ditch is alive and well in Kiribati.

Commodore.