The ARLC and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have named the Australian men’s and women’s Prime Minister’s XIII squads ahead of their clashes against PNG’s own PM’s XIII.
Both games will take place on October 12, with Albanese selecting Keaon Koloamatangi to captain the side after a stellar individual campaign with the Rabbitohs.
His club teammates Jye Gray and Tallis Duncan have also been named, while a host of players have been rewarded for their own impressive seasons.
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Panthers trio Liam Henry, Matt Eisenhuth and Brad Schneider will take part, while Knights young gun Fletcher Hunt and Dragons halfback Kyle Flanagan have been named.
Meanwhile, the Raiders trio of Ethan Strange, Corey Horsburgh and Tom Starling have all been included in the team who are set to be coached by Kevin Walters.
“The squad has a really strong mix of experienced representative players and some of the best young talent that we saw showcased in the NRL this season,” Walters said in a statement.
There is a lot of strike across the park with the likes of Ethan Strange, Jye Gray, Bradman Best and Jason Saab and some real power and mobility upfront, led by Keaon Koloamatangi who is getting the opportunity to captain the side.
“I’m excited to get to work with the team this week and put on a great display in Port Moresby on Sunday.”
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Meanwhile, Jess Skinner will coach the women’s team which will be captained by Quincy Dodd, who will lead a star-studded side which includes Titans flyer Jamie Chapman and Eels star Abbi Church.
“We have some players in this squad that have experienced this fixture previously and having them back in the team will be invaluable for some of the exciting young talent we’ve selected to get a taste of international rugby league,” Skinner said.
“The players that are involved in this game will have the opportunity of a lifetime coming together to play and experience a country that has a passion for Rugby League like no other.
“For the young players we have, it’s a chance to put their hand up for Jillaroos honours and I know that they are going to bring a lot of energy and excitement to this contest.”
AUSTRALIAN MEN’S PM’S XIII
Jye Gray South Sydney Rabbitohs
Jason Saab Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Bradman Best Newcastle Knights
Nick Meaney Melbourne Storm
Trai Fuller Dolphins
Ethan Strange Canberra Raiders
Jayden Campbell Gold Coast Titans
Corey Horsburgh Canberra Raiders
Tom Starling Canberra Raiders
Keaon Koloamatangi (c) South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tallis Duncan South Sydney Rabbitohs
Josh Curran Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
Matt Eisenhuth Penrith Panthers
Jack Williams Parramatta Eels
Harrison Edwards North Queensland Cowboys
Tyran Wishart Melbourne Storm
Brad Schneider Penrith Panthers
Liam Henry Penrith Panthers
Kyle Flanagan St George Illawarra Dragons
Fletcher Hunt Newcastle Knights
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AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S PM’S XIII
Abbi Church Parramatta Eels
Andie Robinson Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Jaime Chapman Gold Coast Titans
Jasmine Peters North Queensland Cowboys
Phoenix-Raine Hippi Gold Coast Titans
Kasey Reh St George Illawarra Dragons
Kirra Dibb North Queensland Cowboys
Lillian Yarrow North Queensland Cowboys
Quincy Dodd (c) Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Sophie Holyman (c) Canberra Raiders
Chloe Jackson Parramatta Eels
Shaylee Bent Gold Coast Titans
Bree Chester North Queensland Cowboys
Georgia Hannaway Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Kayla Romaniuk Newcastle Knights
Makenzie Weale North Queensland Cowboys
Madison Mulhall St George Illawarra Dragons
Shenai Lendill St George Illawarra Dragons
Caitlin Turnbull Wests Tigers
Tori Shipton St George Illawarra Dragons