round six

In Port Moresby, the Wigmen def. NCDC Port Moresby Vipers 28-8 while in Lae, the Tigers def. Waghi Tumbe 14-10.

Up at Wabag, the Mioks def. Agmark Rabaul Gurias 22-18 and across to Mendi, the Muruks def. Bintangor Goroka Lahanis 22-20.

Alex Bishop put the home side in front after only three minutes when he crossed over.

Guy Hamilton kicked a penalty in the 22^nd minute to extend the lead by more than a converted try.

The Falcons pushed further in front after former Hunter Justin Olam scored in the 26^th minute.

Hamilton added the extras to make it 14-0 from a successful conversion.

The Hunters hit back just before the 30 minute mark through Bland Abavu.

Both teams went to break with the score at 14-4.

Coach, Michal Marum said Lawrence Tu’u comes in for Ismael Balkawa for the round six clash.

“Ismael will be out of this weekend’s game and we allowed Lawrence to come back in after he pulled out at the last minute last weekend.

“Until we travel, this is the 17 man squad we’ll probably go with,” said Marum.

Meanwhile, captain of the Hunters, Ase Boas will play his 50^th game this weekend. Boas is Hunter #32 and debuted back in 2015.

Named in the extended squad is David Loko, Wawa Paul and U20 academy player, Muka Peter Kula.