The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII squad to take on a PNG PM’s XIII team at Suncorp Stadium next Sunday, September 25.
ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said: “The Commission is thrilled to have the PM’s XIII match in Australia for the first time especially ahead of the much anticipated World Cup. The relationship between Australian and PNG is so important to all of us. Both countries have in common a passion for rugby league and I’m looking forward to seeing some of the emerging players alongside the experienced stars on the international stage.”
Australian Men’s PM’s XIII Coach Mal Meninga said the match would be a vital selection guide ahead of the World Cup, which starts in October.
“I’m very pleased with the squad we have assembled,” Mr Meninga said. “We have a mix of youth and experience. We have players who have represented the Kangaroos before, along with others who I am looking forward to seeing for the first time at this level.
“This will be an important match for us in the lead-up to the World Cup and I’m eager to see what all these players are able to achieve on this stage.”
The men’s and women’s PM’s XIII teams will face off against their PNG counterparts as part of a Suncorp Stadium “Footy Fest” which also features the semi finals of the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership.
The Australian Women’s PM’s XIII squad will be named following this Sunday’s final round of the NRLW regular season.
Tickets for the quadruple header start at $20 for adults and $40 for families for all four matches, via nrl.com/tickets. Juniors can also redeem a free ticket per paying adult in Categories 2 and 3.
All matches will be broadcast on the Nine Network and Fox Sports. The PM’s XIII matches will be broadcast on GEM – representing the first time the PM’s XIII matches have been broadcast on free-to-air television in Australia.
The PM’s XIII matches have been made possible thanks to the support of the Federal Government, through the PacificAus Sports program. The program will support the PNG’s Prime Ministers XIII teams to play in Australia.
Match: AUS PM XIII v Papua New Guinea
Round 2 -
home Team
AUS PM XIII
away Team
PNG Kumuls
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for AUS PM XIII is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Papua New Guinea is number 1 Edene Gebbie
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Winger for AUS PM XIII is number 2 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Papua New Guinea is number 2 Jimmy Ngutlik
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Centre for AUS PM XIII is number 3 Selwyn CobboCentre for Papua New Guinea is number 3 Brandon Nima
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Centre for AUS PM XIII is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Papua New Guinea is number 4 Rodrick Tai
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Winger for AUS PM XIII is number 5 Jojo FifitaWinger for Papua New Guinea is number 5 Leon Undupia
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Five-Eighth for AUS PM XIII is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Papua New Guinea is number 6 Judah Rimbu
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Halfback for AUS PM XIII is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Papua New Guinea is number 7 Kyle Laybutt
Forwards
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Prop for AUS PM XIII is number 8 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Papua New Guinea is number 8 MacKenzie Yei
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Hooker for AUS PM XIII is number 9 Ben HuntHooker for Papua New Guinea is number 9 Wartovo Puara
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Prop for AUS PM XIII is number 10 Thomas FleglerProp for Papua New Guinea is number 10 Sylvester Namo
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2nd Row for AUS PM XIII is number 11 Nat Butcher2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 11 Nixon Putt
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2nd Row for AUS PM XIII is number 12 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 12 Dan Russell
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Lock for AUS PM XIII is number 13 Josh KingLock for Papua New Guinea is number 13 Keven Appo
Interchange
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Interchange for AUS PM XIII is number 14 Max KingInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 14 Wesser Tenza
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Interchange for AUS PM XIII is number 15 Beau FermorInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 15 Emmanuel Waine
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Interchange for AUS PM XIII is number 16 Jake SimpkinInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 16 Zev John
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Interchange for AUS PM XIII is number 17 Luke GarnerInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 17 Francis Kembis
Reserves
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Reserve for AUS PM XIII is number 18 Josh CurranReserve for Papua New Guinea is number 18 Cruise Ten
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Reserve for AUS PM XIII is number 19 Jake AverilloReserve for Papua New Guinea is number 19 Sherwin Tanabi
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Reserve for AUS PM XIII is number 20 Sam WalkerReserve for Papua New Guinea is number 20 Epel Kapinias
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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