PNG Hunters will take to the field for a historic pre-season clash when they face Fiji Kava Kaiviti Silktails this Saturday in the PacificAus Sports Melanesian Bowl.
Runaway Bay’s Bycroft Oval will celebrate Melanesian and Indigenous culture, with the game to also provide an opportunity for the rugby league community to raise funds and awareness for Tonga Recovery Appeal.
PacificAus Sports Melanesian Bowl squads
PNG Hunters
1. Terry Wapi 2. Brandon Nima 3. Giliimo Paul 4. Rodrick Tai 5. Solo Wane 6. Judah Rimbu 7. Mark Tony 8. Casey Dickson 9. Wesa Tensa 10. Junior Rop 11. Keven Appo 12. Emmanuel Waine 13. Ila Alu 14. Kingstimer Paraia 15. Samuel Yegip 16. Sylvester Namo 17. Dilbert Isaac 18. Jordan Pat 19. Benji Kot 20. Matthew Jesse 21. Liam Joseph 22. Kitron Laka 23. Francis Kembis 24. Tyler Han 25. Jordan Paiyo 26. Emmanuel Kiddie 27. Thane Kellermeyer 28. Trevor Monaei 29. Shaun Hoerler
Coach: Matt Church
Kaiviti Silktails
2. Timoci Bola, 4. Paula Walisoliso, 5. Osea Natoga, 6. Sunia Naruma, 8. Apakuki Tavodi, 9. Penaia Leveleve, 10. Meli Nasau, 12. Inoke Vasuturaga, 13. Manasa Kalou, 14. Joshua Khan,15. Simone Cakauniqio, 16. Samuela Yalisaya, 17. Ponipate Komai, 19. Manoa Satala, 20. Watisoni Waqanisaravi, 21. Manoa Vilikesa, 22. Manueli Lewaqai, 23. Sirilo Lovokuro, 24. Kilione Cagilevu, 25. Rusiate Baleitamavua, 26. Jonathan Roseman, 27. Iobe Taukeisalili, 28. Viliame Tutuvili, 29. Stitiveni Ravono, 30. Mosese Qionimacawa
Coach: Wes Naiqama
Match officials: Jarrod Cole, Zac Schwass, Mark Bohan.
SOURCE: QLD RUGBY LEAGUE/PACNEWS
