Hindmarsh to lead PM's XIII against PNG
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 10:08 AM
Source: BigPond Sport
Parramatta's Nathan Hindmarsh will lead a Prime Minister's XIII featuring Matt Bowen, Nathan Merritt and Ben Barba against Papua New Guinea on Sunday September 25.
The 18-man squad, featuring players not participating in teh NRL finals series, will be coached by Mal Meninga and participate in school clinics ahead of the match in Lae, Papua New Guinea.
"Rugby league is the national sport of PNG and our team will be up for a tough match," ARL chief Geoff Carr said.
"However the match is only secondary to our players using the trip to deliver messages like stopping violence against women, respect for match officials and healthy lifestyles.
"Mal Meninga is very passionate about Rugby League in PNG and I am sure all the selected players will share his passion once they experience the Papua New Guinean culture."
Prime Minister's XIII
1. Matthew Bowen (Cowboys)
2. Blake Ferguson (Raiders)
3. Michael Jennings (Panthers)
4. Josh Morris (Bulldogs)
5. Nathan Merritt (Rabbitohs)
6. Greg Bird (Titans)
7. Mitchell Pearce (Roosters)
8. David Shillington (Raiders)
9. Jake Friend (Roosters)
10. Tim Mannah (Eels)
11. Michael Crocker (Rabbitohs)
12. Nathan Hindmarsh (C) (Eels)
13. Nate Myles (Roosters)
14. Chris McQueen (Rabbitohs)
15. Kade Snowden (Sharks)
16. Luke Douglas (Sharks)
17. Ben Barba (Bulldogs)
18. Preston Campbell (Titans)
