The match will be played to honour both cultures. It’s a second attempt by the Pacific nations to get the match off the ground.
The 2022 Melanesian Bowl was to be played on Queensland’s Gold Coast last February but was cancelled due to severe weather.
The accompanying social function bringing together staff, players, officials and supporters of both the Hunters and Silktails did go ahead, helping to cement the relationship between the two Melanesian-heritage clubs, who are both supported by the Federal Government’s PacificAus Sports program.
