The SP PNG Hunters squad for this year has been named.
The team was announced today by CEO of the PNG Rugby Football League, Bob Cutmore.
There are 8 new faces in the side: Ishamel Baikawa, Benjamin Hetra, Justin Olam, Watson Boas, Sailas Gahuna, Anderson Benford, Philemon Kimiseve and Tuvi Lepan.
The Hunters squad will assemble in Port Moresby this week to finalise preparations for their third season in the Intrust Super Cup competition.
“Both Enoch Maki (knee) and Anderson Benford (ankle) are recovering from pre-Christmas surgery in Australia and dependent on their rehab both should be available for the start of the season,” said Cutmore.
He added that Hunters coach Michael Marum will fly to Brisbane next week to join Wayne Bennett and the Brisbane Broncos for a week of pre-season training.
This will include discussions on the SP Hunters using the Broncos’ facilities for the captain’s run during the season
The squad:
Stargroth Amen, Bland Abavu, Ishamel Baikawa, Anderson Benford, Ase Boas, Watson Boas, Nixon Borana, Sailas Gahuna, Warren Glare, Edward Goma, Benjamin Hetra, Philemon Kimiseve, Adam Korave, Tuvi Lepan,Timothy Lomai, Enoch Maki, Justin Olam, Brandy Peter, Wartovo Puara, Esau Siune, Thompson Teteh, Henry Wan, Ate Bina Wabo, Adex Wera, Noel Zeming.
Additional Player: William Aquila
Development Players: Konnie Bernard, Simon Peter and John Ragi.
