Israel Eliab to captain PMs XIII

Kumuls coaches Mal Meninga & Michael Marum have confirmed today that Israel Eliab will captain the PNG PMs XIII against Australian PMs XIII on Sunday 12th October.
Eliab gets the nod after an outstanding season leading the SP PNG Hunters in the Intrust Super Cup. The PNG PM's XIII team that will take on the Aussie side are:
1. Israel Eliab (c)
2. Gary Lo
3. Thompson Teteh
4. Jason Tali
5. Adex Wera
6. Dion Aiye
7. Roger Laka
8. Mark Mexico
9. Wartovo Puara
10. Esau Siune
11. Sebastian Pandia
12. Rhyse Martin
13. Adam Korave
14. Noel Zeming
15. Willie Minoga
16. Timothy Lomai
17. Lawrence Tu'u
18. Brandy Peter
19. Stanton Albert
20. Kato Otio
21. Henry Wan

All 21 players will be used during the match against the 18-man Australian team with unlimited interchange throughout the match.