Papua New Guinea vs. Cook Islands

Team Info

Papua New Guinea

Previous Game:

World Cup 2022 - Quarter Final vs. England

Next Game:

Pacific Championships 2023 - Game 3 vs. Fiji

Out:

Jimmy Ngutlik (wing), Justin Olam (centre), Wellington Albert (front row), Edwin Ipape (hooker), Sylvester Namo (front row), Rhyse Martin (second row), McKenzie Yei (bench), Jeremiah Simbiken (bench), Watson Boas (bench)

In:

Robert Derby (wing), Zac Laybutt (centre), Epel Kapinias (front row), Judah Rimbu (hooker), Valentine Richard (front row), Jack De Belin (lock), Liam Horne (bench), Junior Rop (bench), Benji Kot (bench)

Changes:

Nene Macdonald (centre to wing), Rodrick Tai (wing to centre), Nixon Putt (second row to bench), Jacob Alick (lock to second row), Daniel Russell (bench to second row)

Cook Islands

Previous Game:

World Cup 2022 - Game 22 vs. Tonga

Next Game:

Pacific Championships 2023 - Game 2 vs. Fiji

Out:

Paul Ulberg (wing), Geoff Daniela (centre), Johnathan Ford (halfback), Aaron Teroi (hooker), Tepai Moeroa (front row), Dominique Peyroux (second row), Brendan Piakura (second row), Tinirau Arona (bench), Dylan Napa (bench)

In:

Esom Ioka (fullback), Malachi Morgan (wing), Ruatapu Ngatikaura (hooker), Reuben Porter (second row), Pride Petterson-Robati (lock), Rhys Dakin (bench), Justin Makirere (bench), Kadiyae Ioka (bench), Takai Mokohar (bench)

Changes:

Kayal Iro (fullback to centre), Zane Tetevano (lock to second row), Tevin Arona (bench to halfback), Davvy Moale (bench to front row)