PNG men’s and women’s 7s teams are also in the mix following their outstanding performances at the Oceania Qualifiers last year.
Both teams quietly departed Port Moresby last Saturday for the challenger series.
The PNG Men’s team is fielded alongside Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Jamaica, Korea, Tonga, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
PNG’s first match today is against Hong Kong followed by Chile and tomorrow they are up against Italy.