The ARLC and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have introduced the Australian Men’s and Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII forward of video games in opposition to the PNG Prime Minister’s XIII.
Eight gamers from final yr’s Kangaroos squad that received the World Cup will characteristic, together with Nicho Hynes in his first consultant call-up since he was dropped by NSW after the Origin sequence opener.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Josh Addo-Carr, Cody Walker, Cameron Murray and Ben Hunt may also characteristic within the conflict which coach Mal Meninga mentioned would function choice information.
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“This squad is a blend of experience from the World Cup last year, additional State of Origin players from this year, as well as younger players who we would like to see at this level,” Meninga mentioned in a press release.
“There was fairly unanimous agreement across the selections and I can’t wait to see this group test themselves in the green and gold.”
Meanwhile, the ladies’s group has been chosen “with a view to giving some of the best up and coming players in the NRLW an opportunity”.
“Being Prime Minister is a great honour. I enjoy every part of the job, but a fun part is getting to pick the PM’s XIII sides,” Prime Minister Albanese mentioned.
“These contests represent far more than just a couple of games of footy. Papua New Guinea and Australia are the closest of neighbours and we are the best of friends.
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“We are working together to build a more prosperous, stable and peaceful region. Rugby League is an opportunity to celebrate our friendship and strengthen our partnership.
“I am really looking forward to Cam and Tallisha leading out their teams in Port Moresby, and know the contest will be great for the game, a thrill for all the players selected and another important step forward for our region.”
The 2023 Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII is as follows (alphabetical order):
Josh Addo-Carr — Bulldogs
Daly Cherry-Evans (VC) — Sea Eagles
Reuben Cotter — Cowboys
Tom Dearden — Cowboys
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui — Titans
Emre Guler — Raiders
Ben Hunt — Dragons
Nicho Hynes — Sharks
Alofiana Khan-Pereira — Titans
Zac Lomax — Dragons
Cameron McInnes — Sharks
Cameron Murray © — Rabbitohs
Reece Robson — Cowboys
Tyrell Sloan — Dragons
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow — Dolphins
Murray Taulagi — Cowboys
Jake Trbojevic — Sea Eagles
Cody Walker — Rabbitohs
Hudson Young — Raiders
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The 2023 Australian Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII is as follows (alphabetical order):
Teagan Berry — Dragons
Kennedy Cherrington (VC) — Eels
Rueben Cherrington — Eels
Abbi Church — Eels
Keisha-Leigh Coolwell — Broncos
Quincy Dodd — Sharks
Kayla Fleming — First Nations Gems
Tallisha Harden © — Cowboys
Kimberley Hunt — Eels
Emma Manzelmann — Cowboys
Jasmin Morrissey — First Nations Gems
Rachael Pearson — Eels
Christian Pio — Tigers
China Polata — Cowboys
Tiana Raftstrand-Smith — Cowboys
Taneka Todhunter — Eels
Cassey Tohi-Hiku — Eels
Botille Vette-Welsh — Tigers
Jakiya Whitfeld — Tigers
Janelle Williams — Raiders
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