Dragons centre Daryl Millard is the only Super League-based player named in Fiji's initial squad for the World Cup.
Lote Tuqiri hopes to make his swansong on the international stage next year with Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup.
It has been announced that Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host a double-header to launch the 2013 World Cup.
England are a distant third in the revamped world rankings issued on Friday by the Rugby League International Federation.
New Zealand will face a warm-up Test against Samoa in preparation for the Four Nations this winter.
Australia have retained their status as the top-ranked team in world rugby league despite their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand.
Australia captain Darren Lockyer has paid tribute to Fiji for a valiant effort in defeat following their World Cup semi-final clash.
Australia ran in ten tries as they demolished Fiji 52-0 to set up a World Cup final showdown against New Zealand.