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Former Kumul Patiliu Passes On

Patiliu aged 66, died at his Malaguna No.1 village in Rabaul on Monday October 4, after a long illness.

PNGRFL Chairman, Sandis Tsaka said late Patiliu was Kumul No. 10 and played in PNG’s first ever Test match against England on July 6, 1975 in Port Moresby.

“Harrison Patiliu debuted in that game captained by Paul Chue alongside fellow Islanders Billy Wartovo, Robin Guere, Henry Kavanamur and the likes of Rod Pearce, Vai Karava, Elijah Emori, late Tara Gau and late Lohia Daroa,” Tsaka said.