18 May 2007

PNG under 19 league players to curtain raise State of Origin game

10:09 am on 18 May 2007

Papua New Guinea rugby league is gearing up for one of the highlights of its playing calendar.

Its under 19 side has been invited back for a second year to curtain raise at next weeks Australian State of Origin game in Brisbane.

The Kundus will face the Queensland under 19s to warm up the crowd before New South Wales and Queensland do battle.

Meanwhile, Fiji Rugby league is scheduled to name its squad for the South Pacific Games later today