The Papua New Guinea Hunters have named nine debutants in their 18 man squad to take on the South's Logan Magpies in Brisbane in Sunday's Queensland Cup rugby league season opener.
The new faces take their place after strong performances in the trial victory against the Northern Pride on Friday.
The debutants include Kumuls World Cup players Enock Maki and Ase Boas, and captain of the Commonwealth Nines winning PNG Under 19 team, Warren Glare.
Lawrence Tu'u is suspended and will miss the first six weeks of competition after being cited for a Grade 3 dangerous throw against the Pride.
Sebastian Pandia, Adex Wera, Noel Zeming and Timothy Lomai were all unavailable with injury.
Full squad:
1. Stargroth Amean
2. David Lapua
3. Thompson Teteh
4. Kato Ottio
5. Edward Goma
6. Israel Eliab (c)
7. Roger Laka
8. Enock Maki
9. Wartovo Puara
10. Henry Noki
11. Willie Minoga
12. Brandy Peter
13. Adam Korave
Interchange:
14. Ase Boas
15. Esau Siune
16. Atte Bina
17. Oti Bland Tony
18. Warren Glare
PNG Hunters will be hoping to repeat their victory over the Northern Pride in pre-season. Photo: SP PNG Hunters
