Air Niugini's New Aircraft to Enhance PNG Tourism and Connectivity

 Papua New Guinea's Kumuls have faced significant challenges ahead of their Pacific Championships match against Fiji Bati. Star player Edwin Ipape has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury that requires surgery. He will undergo surgery and rehabilitation during the Super League off-season.

Khaiya Waiembi has also been sidelined after suffering an injury during training for the Prime Minister's XIII. Scan results are pending to determine the extent of the injury. Additionally, Alex Max is out of the Pacific Championships after breaking his hand in the Prime Minister's XIII match.

To fill the gaps, Morea Morea and Robert Mathias have been called into the squad. Both players have traveled with the team to Fiji for their game against Fiji Bati, set for Saturday, October 19, 2024.

The full PNG Kumuls squad for the Pacific Championships includes:

1. Nene MacDonald
2. Elijah Roltinga
3. Robert Mathias
4. Rodrick Tai
5. Robert Derby
6. Kyle Laybutt
7. Lachlan Lam
8. Valentine Richard
9. Judah Rimbu
10. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
11. Rhyse Martin (Captain)
12. Jeremiah Simbiken
13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

    14. Liam Horne

    15. Koso Bandi

    16. Sylvester Namo

    17. Ila Alu

Reserves:

    18. Dan Russell

    19. Sanny Wabo

    20. Morea Morea

Coach Jason Demetriou will lead the team despite the last-minute changes as they prepare for the upcoming match against Fiji Bati.

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Air Niugini's New Aircraft to Enhance PNG Tourism and Connectivity