PNG Kumuls coach Michael Marum has announced his 18-man squad for next weekend’s Pacific Test against the Cook Island Kukis in Campbelltown.
The side features four NRL contracted players, including Nene McDonald from the St George Illawarra Dragons and Bulldogs duo, Rod Griffin and Rhys Martin.
The majority of the side comes from the PNG Hunters, with 10 players also named in the squad.
Other Cup players to gain selection include hard-running forward Luke Page from Burleigh Bears, centre Thompson Teteh from Redcliffe, Sunshine Coast Falcons / Melbourne Storm winger Justin Olam and Richard Pandia of the Ipswich Jets. Easts Tigers hooker Tommy Butterfield also makes his return to the national side.
Papua New Guinea
1. Stargroth Amean – PNG Hunters
2. Justin Olam - Melbourne Storm / Sunshine Coast Falcons
3. Thompson Teteh - Redcliffe Dolphins
4. Nene McDonald - St George Illawarra Dragons
5. Adex Wera - PNG Hunters
6. Watson Boas - PNG Hunters
7. Ase Boas - PNG Hunters
8. Henry Noki - PNG Hunters
9. Wartovo Puara Jnr - PNG Hunters
10. Luke Page - Burleigh Bears
11. Rod Griffin – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
12. Rhys Martin – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
13. Stanton Albert - PNG Hunters
14. Tommy Butterfield - Easts Tigers
15. Willie Minoga - PNG Hunters
16. Wellington Albert - PNG Hunters
17. Richard Pandia - Ipswich Jets
18. Nixon Put - PNG Hunters
