The PNG Rugby Football League late this afternoon announced the 21 man PNG Kumul Prime Minister’s thirteen squad to take on the Australian Kangaroos Prime Minister’s thirteen in Kokopo next month.
The squad was endorsed by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill this morning before being released in line with protocol for the 10th year anniversary of the PM’s thirteen match. The 21 man squad includes overseas based players Wellington Albert, Rhys Martin, Mark Mexico and 2014 Intrust Super Cup player of the year and Canberra Raiders contracted player Luke Page. James Segeyaro, Ray Thompson, Nene McDonald and Jayden Hodges were unavailable for selection while South Sydney winger Alex Johnson is likely to be named in the Australian PM X111 side. Both David Mead and Rod Griffin are also excluded from the Kumuls, with Mead scheduled to walk his bride-to-be down the aisle in an October wedding, likewise for Griffin. Head coach Mal Meninga expressed confidence in the squad which was finalized in consultation with selectors and his assistant and Hunters mentor Michael Marum. In a media statement released this afternoon, Meninga said the selection focus was on combinations and youth. He said the Hunters who dominate the team have had a fantastic season and have proven to be worthy of wearing the infamous Kumul colors, representing PNG. Meninga said the squad is fit and ready to take on what will be a star studded Australian team. Mark Mexico is expected to join the squad when it assembles in Kokopo on Sunday, whilst Luke Page is waiting on visa requirements to be met before joining the team Wellington Albert will join after getting clearance from the surgeon next Tuesday while Rhys Martin currently in the Sydney Roosters top 25 player list will finish his senior club commitments before joining the squad. The Prime Minister’s X111 match is set for October 12 in Kokopo. Dion Aiye - PNG Hunters Wellington Albert - NYC Penrith Stanton Albert - PNG Hunters Israel Eliab - PNG Hunters Adam Korave - PNG Hunters Roger Laka - PNG Hunters Gary Lo- PNG Hunters Timothy Lomai - PNG Hunters Rhys Martin - NYC Roosters Mark Mexico - NSW Cup Cronulla Willie Minoga- PNG Hunters Luke Page - ISC Souths Logan Sebastine Pandia - PNG Hunters Brandy Peter - PNG Hunters Wartovo Puara - PNG Hunters Esau Siune - PNG Hunters Jason Tali - PNG Hunters Thompson Tete - PNG Hunters Lawrence Tu’u - PNG Hunters Adex Wera- PNG Hunters Noel Zeming- PNG Hunters
Mike from Tari
9/17/2014 09:33:53 pm
What happened to Tom Butterfield.
Rodney
9/19/2014 08:50:05 am
Why not Ray Thompson joing th
Rodney
9/19/2014 08:51:04 am
Why not Ray Thompson joing th 9/26/2014 04:38:25 pm
willie minago is a best fullback I ever seen and without doubt he will give a best performance only if he is utilized in that position. Comments are closed.
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