THE Agmark Gurias have a score to settle with reigning champions Port Moresby
Vipers at the Kalabond ‘graveyard’ in Kokopo on Sunday. With the Digicel Cup rugby league competition winding down to the top eight challenge, die-hard followers of the Gurias want some positive vibes. In a nutshell, revenge for their 30-22 loss in their last meeting is on top of the list. The Gurias have had a mixture of form and while they are not at their renowned best, five-game coach George Tobata will certainly want no prisoners in this no holds barred clash. This is an opportune time for Gurias skipper Travis Waninara and former Kumul Rodney Pora to prove their worth. The Gurias failed to ignite and the Vipers took their feet away from them in an embarrassing defeat last time around. With the Vipers on the rise suffered a hiccup 12-10 loss to the Mioks and would want to show that they are capable of defending their title in 2014. Vipers coach Leonard Tarum, pictured, cannot afford a loss and will be looking to his engine-room that boasts former and current Kumuls in props Enoch Maki and Nickson Kolo as well as converted backs Elijah Riyong and skipper Richard Kambo to pound the Gurias defence. The talented Ragi brothers, Sebulon for the Vipers and Quinton for the Gurias will come face to face for the second time. Both are entrusted with the playmaking duties and their battle will be a crucial one. In other exciting matches around the country, already tagged minor premiers the Lae Tigers can expect stiff opposition from a determined Mendi Muruks in the double-header at the Rebiamul Oval in Mount Hagen. In the other clash, the Goroka Lahanis without their spark in the engineroom, in Supa Kokote, will be toughening it out against the Mt Hagen Eagles in their last match for the year. Lahanis coach Peter Warlock was given a show cause letter by Digicel Cup judiciary chairman David Silovo for comments he made about the standard of refereeing in his side’s 16-14 win over the Simbu Lions. The Hela Wigmen should overcome the Enga Mioks, but will have to go through fire in Lae to get the win. The Mioks are the dark horse for the finals with their hard, scrapping style and relentlessness. In Kundiawa, the Gulf Isapea have nothing to lose against the Simbu Lions. But the Lions at home are an extremely difficult proposition for any visiting team let alone the lowly Isapea. Lions boss Gerard Philip is be still smarting from the reprimand given to his coach, Hans Kaybing during the week by the competition judiciary and will want a big win to vindicate his team which will make the top eight. Comments are closed.
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