Elijah Roltinga will run out in front of a buoying crowd when he makes his debut at HFC Bank Stadium, but that is not the only challenge he will face, what’s more tough is fronting destructive Parramatta Eels flyer Maika Sivo.
PNG Kumuls hooker Edwin Ipape and SP Hunters center Alex Max have been sidelined by injuries and will not feature in round one of the Pacific Championships this weekend.
A dominant first half showdown by Australian women's team stunned Papua New Guinea with a gritty 50-0 win in the Prime Minister's XIII fixture this afternoon.
PNG Kumuls backrower Dan Russell believes his short stint in the NRL will add valuable experience in the next chapter of his rugby league career when he joins Warrington Wolves next season.