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 Papua New Guinea’s rugby league captain Rhyse Martin says the Kumuls are ready to deliver a strong performance when they meet the Cook Islands Aitu this Saturday in Port Moresby for the Pacific Championships.

After helping Hull KR to a Super League title, Martin said he was delighted to return home and captain what he believes is one of the best squads PNG has assembled in recent memory.

“The squad we have is probably one of the strongest we’ve had in a number of years. We keep getting stronger every tournament we get to play in,” Martin said during an interview.

The match at the National Football Stadium marks an important moment in the Kumuls’ campaign as they look to continue their strong form in front of home supporters.

With Martin’s proven leadership and international experience, the PNG side enters the weekend’s fixture brimming with confidence and determination.

Papua New Guinea Kumuls Line-Up:

1. Morea Morea

2. Robert Derby

3. Zac Laybutt

4. Nene Macdonald

5. Alex Johnston

6. Gairo Voro

7. Lachlan Lam (C)

8. Epel Kapinias

9. Edwin Ipape

10. Jack De Belin

11. Rhys Martin

12. Nixon Putt

13. Liam Horne
    Interchange: Finley Glare, Jacob Alick, Cooper Bai, Sylvester Namo
    Reserves: Robert Mathias, Dudley Dotoi, Valentine Richard

Cook Islands Aitu Line-Up:

1. Esan Marsters

2. Paul Ulberg

3. KL Iro (C)

4. Reubenn Rennie

5. Esom Ioka

6. Caelys-Paul Putoko

7. Cassius Cowley

8. Makahesi Makatoa

9. Mason Teague

10. Tepai Moeroa

11. Brendan Piakura

12. Reuben Porter

13. Pride Petterson-Robati
    Interchange: Rua Ngatikaura, Rhys Dakin, Delahia Wigmore, Justin Makirere

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