Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 1 matches of the 2021 Men's Rugby League World Cup.
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England v Samoa
Sunday, October 16, 12.30am AEDT at St. James' Park, Newcastle
Match: England v Samoa
Round 1 -
home Team
England
away Team
Samoa
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for England is number 1 Sam TomkinsFullback for Samoa is number 1 Joseph Suaali'i
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Winger for England is number 2 Tommy MakinsonWinger for Samoa is number 5 Brian To'o
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Centre for England is number 3 Kallum WatkinsCentre for Samoa is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for England is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Samoa is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for England is number 14 Dominic YoungWinger for Samoa is number 18 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Five-Eighth for England is number 6 Jack WelsbyFive-Eighth for Samoa is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for England is number 7 George WilliamsHalfback for Samoa is number 7 Anthony Milford
Forwards
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Prop for England is number 8 Thomas BurgessProp for Samoa is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for England is number 9 Michael McIlorumHooker for Samoa is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for England is number 18 Chris HillProp for Samoa is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for England is number 11 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Samoa is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
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2nd Row for England is number 20 Mike McMeeken2nd Row for Samoa is number 13 Josh Aloiai
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Lock for England is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Samoa is number 24 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange
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Interchange for England is number 10 Luke ThompsonInterchange for Samoa is number 14 Tyrone May
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Interchange for England is number 15 Morgan KnowlesInterchange for Samoa is number 16 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for England is number 16 Matty LeesInterchange for Samoa is number 17 Martin Taupau
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Interchange for England is number 17 Mike CooperInterchange for Samoa is number 22 Kelma Tuilagi
Reserves
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Replacement for England is number 24 Kai Pearce-PaulReplacement for Samoa is number 20 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Video Referee: Adam Gee
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Australia v Fiji
Sunday, October 16, 5.30am AEDT at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Match: Australia v Fiji
Round 1 -
home Team
Australia
away Team
Fiji
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Australia is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Fiji is number 1 Sunia Turuva
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Winger for Australia is number 9 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Fiji is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Australia is number 4 Valentine HolmesCentre for Fiji is number 4 Kevin Naiqama
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Centre for Australia is number 8 Latrell MitchellCentre for Fiji is number 19 Semi Valemei
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Winger for Australia is number 23 Murray TaulagiWinger for Fiji is number 5 Mitieli Vulikijapani
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Five-Eighth for Australia is number 7 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Fiji is number 6 Siti Moceidreke
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Halfback for Australia is number 2 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Fiji is number 7 Brandon Wakeham
Forwards
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Prop for Australia is number 5 Jake TrbojevicProp for Fiji is number 13 Tui Kamikamica
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Hooker for Australia is number 3 Ben HuntHooker for Fiji is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Australia is number 18 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Fiji is number 17 King Vuniyayawa
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2nd Row for Australia is number 17 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Fiji is number 12 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Australia is number 22 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Fiji is number 22 Siua Wong
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Lock for Australia is number 11 Cameron MurrayLock for Fiji is number 16 Lamar Manuel-Liolevave
Interchange
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Interchange for Australia is number 10 Jack WightonInterchange for Fiji is number 10 Ben Nakubuwai
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Interchange for Australia is number 13 Patrick CarriganInterchange for Fiji is number 11 Taniela Sadrugu
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Interchange for Australia is number 16 Reuben CotterInterchange for Fiji is number 14 Penioni Tagituimua
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Interchange for Australia is number 20 Harry GrantInterchange for Fiji is number 23 Jowasa Drodrolagi
Reserves
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Replacement for Australia is number 12 Matt BurtonReplacement for Fiji is number 18 Netane Masima
Match Officials
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Video Referee: Grant Atkins
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Scotland v Italy
Monday, October 17, 12.30am AEDT at Kingston Park, Newcastle
Match: Scotland v Italy
Round 1 -
home Team
Scotland
away Team
Italy
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Scotland is number 7 Ryan BrierleyFullback for Italy is number 1 Luke Polselli
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Winger for Scotland is number 2 Matty RussellWinger for Italy is number 2 Richard Lepori
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Centre for Scotland is number 4 Kieran BuchananCentre for Italy is number 3 Daniel Atkinson
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Centre for Scotland is number 23 Bayley LiuCentre for Italy is number 4 Ethan Natoli
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Winger for Scotland is number 5 Lachlan WalmsleyWinger for Italy is number 5 Jake Maizen
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Five-Eighth for Scotland is number 6 Bailey HaywardFive-Eighth for Italy is number 6 Jack Campagnolo
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Halfback for Scotland is number 19 Calum GahanHalfback for Italy is number 7 Radean Robinson
Forwards
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Prop for Scotland is number 8 Logan Bayliss-BrowProp for Italy is number 10 Anton Iaria
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Hooker for Scotland is number 9 Liam HoodHooker for Italy is number 9 Dean Parata
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Prop for Scotland is number 10 Sam LuckleyProp for Italy is number 15 Luca Moretti
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2nd Row for Scotland is number 11 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Italy is number 11 Ryan King
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2nd Row for Scotland is number 12 Kane Linnett2nd Row for Italy is number 12 Brenden Santi
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Lock for Scotland is number 13 James BellLock for Italy is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Scotland is number 3 Ben HellewellInterchange for Italy is number 14 Joe Tramontana
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Interchange for Scotland is number 14 Kyle SchneiderInterchange for Italy is number 16 Gioele Celerino
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Interchange for Scotland is number 15 Luke BainInterchange for Italy is number 19 Luke Hodge
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Interchange for Scotland is number 24 Dale FergusonInterchange for Italy is number 20 Jack Colovatti
Reserves
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Replacement for Scotland is number 18 Jack TeanbyReplacement for Italy is number 18 Kyle Pickering
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
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Jamaica v Ireland
Monday, October 17, 3.00am AEDT at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Match: Jamaica v Ireland
Round 1 -
home Team
Jamaica
away Team
Ireland
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jamaica is number 1 Ben Jones-BishopFullback for Ireland is number 1 Richie Myler
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Winger for Jamaica is number 2 Mo AgoroWinger for Ireland is number 5 Innes Senior
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Centre for Jamaica is number 4 Jacob OgdenCentre for Ireland is number 3 Ed Chamberlain
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Centre for Jamaica is number 20 Greg JohnsonCentre for Ireland is number 4 Toby King
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Winger for Jamaica is number 5 Alex YoungWinger for Ireland is number 20 Louis Senior
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Five-Eighth for Jamaica is number 6 James Woodburn-HallFive-Eighth for Ireland is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Jamaica is number 7 Kieran RushHalfback for Ireland is number 7 Joe Keyes
Forwards
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Prop for Jamaica is number 10 Michael LawrenceProp for Ireland is number 8 Liam Byrne
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Hooker for Jamaica is number 13 Ashton GoldingHooker for Ireland is number 16 Brendan O'Hagan
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Prop for Jamaica is number 15 Jordan AndradeProp for Ireland is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Jamaica is number 11 AJ Wallace2nd Row for Ireland is number 11 James Bentley
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2nd Row for Jamaica is number 22 Chevaughn Bailey2nd Row for Ireland is number 12 Frankie Halton
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Lock for Jamaica is number 3 Joe BrownLock for Ireland is number 13 George King
Interchange
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Interchange for Jamaica is number 16 Keenen TomlinsonInterchange for Ireland is number 9 Joshua Cook
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Interchange for Jamaica is number 17 Aaron Jones-BishopInterchange for Ireland is number 14 James McDonnell
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Interchange for Jamaica is number 19 Bradley HoInterchange for Ireland is number 15 Harry Rushton
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Interchange for Jamaica is number 21 Ross PeltierInterchange for Ireland is number 22 James Hasson
Reserves
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Replacement for Jamaica is number 24 Andrew SimpsonReplacement for Ireland is number 21 Ronan Michael
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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New Zealand v Lebanon
Monday, October 17, 5.30am AEDT at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
Match: New Zealand v Lebanon
Round 1 -
home Team
New Zealand
away Team
Lebanon
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for New Zealand is number 1 Joseph ManuFullback for Lebanon is number 1 Jacob Kiraz
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Winger for New Zealand is number 2 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Lebanon is number 2 Josh Mansour
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Centre for New Zealand is number 4 Peta HikuCentre for Lebanon is number 4 Brad Morkos
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Centre for New Zealand is number 21 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadCentre for Lebanon is number 16 Reece Robinson
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Winger for New Zealand is number 5 Jordan RapanaWinger for Lebanon is number 5 Abbas Miski
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Five-Eighth for New Zealand is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Lebanon is number 6 Adam Doueihi
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Halfback for New Zealand is number 14 Kieran ForanHalfback for Lebanon is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for New Zealand is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Lebanon is number 8 Kayne Kalache
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Hooker for New Zealand is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Lebanon is number 15 Andrew Kazzi
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Prop for New Zealand is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Lebanon is number 19 Khalil Rahme
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2nd Row for New Zealand is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Lebanon is number 11 Elie El-Zakham
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2nd Row for New Zealand is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Lebanon is number 12 Charbel Tasipale
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Lock for New Zealand is number 13 Joseph TapineLock for Lebanon is number 13 James Roumanos
Interchange
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Interchange for New Zealand is number 3 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Lebanon is number 9 Michael Tannous
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Interchange for New Zealand is number 16 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaInterchange for Lebanon is number 10 Hanna El-Nachar
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Interchange for New Zealand is number 17 Briton NikoraInterchange for Lebanon is number 17 Jalal Bazzaz
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Interchange for New Zealand is number 22 Jeremy Marshall-KingInterchange for Lebanon is number 21 Joshua Maree
Reserves
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Replacement for New Zealand is number 23 Scott SorensenReplacement for Lebanon is number 14 Anthony Layoun
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
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France v Greece
Tuesday, October 18, 5.30am AEDT at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster
Match: France v Greece
Round 1 -
home Team
France
away Team
Greece
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for France is number 1 Morgan EscareFullback for Greece is number 1 Chaise Robinson
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Winger for France is number 2 Arthur RomanoWinger for Greece is number 2 Siteni Taukamo
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Centre for France is number 3 Samisoni LangiCentre for Greece is number 3 Terry Constantinou
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Centre for France is number 4 Matthieu LaguerreCentre for Greece is number 4 Nick Mougios
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Winger for France is number 5 Fouad YahaWinger for Greece is number 5 Johnny Mitsias
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Five-Eighth for France is number 6 Arthur MourgueFive-Eighth for Greece is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
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Halfback for France is number 7 Tony GigotHalfback for Greece is number 7 Jordan Meads
Forwards
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Prop for France is number 8 Jordan DezariaProp for Greece is number 8 Robert Tuliatu
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Hooker for France is number 9 Alrix Da CostaHooker for Greece is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos
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Prop for France is number 10 Lambert BelmasProp for Greece is number 16 Sebastian Sell
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2nd Row for France is number 11 Benjamin Jullien2nd Row for Greece is number 11 Mitchell Zampetides
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2nd Row for France is number 12 Paul Seguier2nd Row for Greece is number 12 Nicholas Flocas
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Lock for France is number 13 Benjamin GarciaLock for Greece is number 13 Billy Magoulias
Interchange
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Interchange for France is number 14 Eloi PelissierInterchange for Greece is number 14 Jake Kambos
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Interchange for France is number 15 Justin SangareInterchange for Greece is number 15 Myles Gal
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Interchange for France is number 17 Mickaël GoudemandInterchange for Greece is number 17 Theodoros Nianiakas
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Interchange for France is number 19 Corentin Le CamInterchange for Greece is number 18 Aris Dardamanis
Reserves
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Replacement for France is number 23 Cesar RougeReplacement for Greece is number 19 Liam Sue-Tin
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
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Tonga v Papua New Guinea
Wednesday, October 19, 5.30am AEDT at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens
Match: Mate Ma'a Tonga v Papua New Guinea
Round 1 -
home Team
Mate Ma'a Tonga
away Team
Papua New Guinea
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 20 Tolutau KoulaFullback for Papua New Guinea is number 1 Alex Johnston
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Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Papua New Guinea is number 15 Dan Russell
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Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 4 Will PenisiniCentre for Papua New Guinea is number 3 Nene Macdonald
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Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 19 Mosese SuliCentre for Papua New Guinea is number 4 Justin Olam
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Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 5 Sione KatoaWinger for Papua New Guinea is number 20 Rodrick Tai
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Five-Eighth for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 24 Isaiya KatoaFive-Eighth for Papua New Guinea is number 6 Kyle Laybutt
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Halfback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 7 Tuimoala LoloheaHalfback for Papua New Guinea is number 7 Lachlan Lam
Forwards
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Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Papua New Guinea is number 8 Wellington Albert
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Hooker for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 12 Keaon KoloamatangiHooker for Papua New Guinea is number 9 Edwin Ipape
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Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 16 Tevita TatolaProp for Papua New Guinea is number 10 Sylvester Namo
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2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 11 Nixon Putt
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2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 15 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 12 Rhyse Martin
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Lock for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoLock for Papua New Guinea is number 13 Jacob Alick
Interchange
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Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 3 Siosifa TalakaiInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 16 MacKenzie Yei
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Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 17 Emmanuel Waine
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Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 17 Moeaki FotuaikaInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 18 Keven Appo
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Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 18 David FifitaInterchange for Papua New Guinea is number 23 Watson Boas
Reserves
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Replacement for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 6 Talatau AmoneReplacement for Papua New Guinea is number 21 Sherwin Tanabi
Match Officials
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
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Wales v Cook Islands
Thursday, October 20, 5.30am AEDT at Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh
Wales: 1. Caleb Aekins 2. Rhys Williams 4. Will Evans 19. Mike Butt 5. Dalton Grant 6. Elliot Kear (c) 7. Josh Ralph 8. Anthony Walker 9. Matty Fozard 10. Dan Fleming 11. Rhodri Lloyd 12. Chester Butler 13. Ben Evans (Interchange: 14. Ollie Olds 15. Curtis Davies 16. Joe Burke 17. Bailey Antrobus 18. Connor DaviesĀ 21. Tom Hopkins)
Cook Islands: 1. Kayal Iro 2. Paul UlbergĀ 3. Anthony Gelling 4. Esan Marsters 5. Steven Marsters 6. Brad Takairangi 7. Johnathon Ford 8. Makahesi Makatoa 9. Aaron Teroi 10. Tepai Moeroa 11. Dominique Peyroux 12. Brendan Piakura 13. Zane Tetevano (Interchange: 14. Tevin Arona 16. Reuben Rennie 17. Rua Ngatikaura 20. Davvy Moale 19. Pride Petterson-Robati 23. Reuben Porter)
Match: Wales v Cook Islands
Round 1 -
home Team
Wales
away Team
Cook Islands
Venue: Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh
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