PNG Hunters v Souths Logan Magpies round 3 preview

Inspiration five-eighth Israel Eliab plays his 50th match for PNG when the Hunters travel to Davies Park to play the Magpies. Eliab, who returned to the Hunters this year after spending 12 months with the London Broncos, has made an immediate impact in 2017. He scored a try in the Hunters’ 30-20 win over the Easts Tigers last week. A victory over the Magpies this weekend will give foundation Hunters coach Michael Marum his 50th victory from 76 games. In other milestone news, Magpies centre Scott Doyle last weekend became the leading points scorer in Souths Logan’s Cup history when he scored two tries and kicked three goals in their 22-12 win over the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Souths are yet to beat the Hunters in six attempts, but last weekend’s win will give Jon Buchanan’s charges a real boost heading into the Round 3 clash.

Souths Logan Magpies

1. Jamayne Isaako 2. Cameron Booth 3. Daniel Russell 4. Scott Doyle 5. Luke Archer 6. Matthew Minto 7. Samuel Scarlett 8. Joe Ofahengaue 9. Travis Waddell 10. George Fai 11. Jack Anderson 12. Daniel Tamou (c) 13. Joseph Boyce 14. Jack Walters 15. Phillip Dennis (c) 16. Samuelu Lavea 17. Aotealofa Tuimavave

Coach: Jon Buchanan

PNG Hunters

1. Stargroth Amean 2. Butler Morris 3. Adex Wera 4. Willie Minoga 5. Paul Wawa 6. Israel Eliab 7. Ase Boas (c) 8. Henry Wan 9. Gahuna Silas 10. Esau Siune 11. Lawrence Tu'u 12. David Loko 13. Stanton Albert 14. Watson Boas 15. Moses Meninga 16. Enock Maki 17. Wellington Albert 18. Junior Rop 19. Rahdly Brawa 20. Nixon Putt

Coach: Michael Marum

Souths Logan Magpies v PNG Hunters
Davies Park on Sunday, March 19 – 2.05pm
Referee: Nick Pelgrave
Head-to-Head: PNG 6 Souths-Logan 0
Twitter: #intrustsupercup #SLMvPNG
Livestream: QRL Live Stream
Source: qrl.com.au