PNG Kumuls Vs Cook Islands

[mikail-eagle]

The PNG Kumuls Team was announced this afternoon.

1. Stargoth Amean - PNG Hunters
2. Justin Olam - Melb Storm
3. Nene MacDonald -STI Dragons
4. Thompson Teteh- Redcliff Dolphins
5. Adex Wera - PNG Hunters
6. Ase Boas - PNG Hunters
7. Watson Boas - PNG Hunters
8. Henry Wan - PNG Hunters
9. Wartovo Puara jnr - PNG Hunters
10. Luke Page - Burliegh Bears
11. Rhsye Martin - Canterbury Bulldogs
12. Rodney Griffin - Canterbury Bulldogs
13. Stanton Albert - PNG Hunters

14. Tommy Butterfield - East Tigers
15. Wellington Albert - PNG Hunters
16. Willie Minoga - PNG Hunters
17. Nixon Putt - PNG Hunters
18. Richard Pandia - Ipswich Jets

Coach: Michael Marum

David Mead left out due to injury.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Does Ray Thompson not play for PNG anymore?

And what about the fella who plays for Canberra reserves?

 

[mikail-eagle]

Not sure about Ray Thompson.

Kato Ottio at the Raiders had been out with a knee injury suffered last year. He actually only played his first game back today for Mounties.

Kurt Baptiste is also still out.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

And segs has a broken arm

 

[thorson1987]

And segs has a broken arm

Segs wont play for PNG anytime soon.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

just saying, having gold coast titans level of luck with hookers atm

 

[mikail-eagle]

Michael Marum has great faith in Wartovo Puara jnr at hooker. He set up 2 important tries in last years test against Fiji.

 

[Force]

I dont get why David Mead and Ray Thompson arent named in the teams as both players played on Thursday and Friday nights respectively. Also Alex Johnstone is missing.

 

[Burns]

Where is the Cook Islands team?

 

[Force]

They havent named the team yet, neither have Fiji.

 

[Arucard]

Cook Islands Squad

Alex Glenn Brisbane Broncos
Makahesi Makatoa Canberra Raiders
Reubenn Rennie Mounties
Isaac John Mounties
Geoff Daniela St Marys
Sam Mataora Newcastle Knights
Marata Niukore Parramatta Eels
Moses Noovao-McGreal Sunshine Coast
Reuben Porter Sydney Roosters
Kobe Tararo Titans
Jonathon Ford Toulouse Olympique
David Munro Townsville Blackhawks
Carne Doyle-Manga Tweed Heads
Ezra Howe Jnr Tweed Heads
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Warriors
Uiti Baker West Newcastle
Esan Marsters Wests Tigers
Aaron Teroi Newcastle Thunder (UK)

 

[Force]

Shux, a lot of NRL players not named in the Cooks side.

 

[Arucard]

Shux, a lot of NRL players not named in the Cooks side.

We are very light on experience for this test.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Good to see a french club with a international

 

[IntRLEnthusiast]

cooks could win this as PNG have mostly QLD cup players

 

[BuderusIsaBeast]

cooks could win this as PNG have mostly QLD cup players

However the fact alot of them play in the same club team (Hunters) will help them. It played a big factor in helping them beat a more fancied Fiji last year imo

 

[mikail-eagle]

Looks like Nene MacDonald has just pulled out with some sort of injury for PNG.

 

[Force]

Looks like Nene MacDonald has just pulled out with some sort of injury for PNG.

Ahhhh...you mean those rubbish injuries where they suddenly heal in two weeks time ready for the next NRL game?

 

[Force]

cooks could win this as PNG have mostly QLD cup players

The Cooks have mostly NSW Cup players, only one regular NRL player who will probably end up pulling out after discovering a two week long injury like Nene MacDonald.

 

[Matua]

Shux, a lot of NRL players not named in the Cooks side.

Like who?

The main names I can think of - Takarangi is injured, hasn't Taia gone to the UK, Napa doesn't appear to want anything to do with the Cooks, Tetevano maybe?