Sport: Suspensions force changes for PNG Hunters

1:01 pm on 9 March 2016

Suspensions have forced the Papua New Guinea Hunters to make changes for this weekend's Queensland Cup rugby league clash at Wynnum Manly.

Adex Wera and Atte Bine both accepted early guilty pleas after being charged with a Level 1 dangerous throw in the 36-18 Round 1 victory against Souths Logan Magpies, and have been suspended for one week.

Atte Bine has been replaced by Watson Boas, who will play alongside his brother Ase in the halves, while captain Noel Zeming returns to his favoured centre position from the bench, with Justin Olam moving to the wing in place of Adex Wera.

Brothers Ase and Watson Boas will start together in the halves for the PNG Hunters this weekend.

Brothers Ase and Watson Boas will start together in the halves for the PNG Hunters this weekend. Photo: SP Hunters

Veteran second-rower Brandy Peter will make his injury comeback from the interchange bench, alongside Tuvi Lepan, who is poised to make his Hunters debut.

Full squad:

Stargroth Amean

Bland Abavu

Noel Zeming (c)

Thompson Teteh

Justin Olam

Ase Boas

Watson Boas

Henry Wan

Wartovo Puara

Esau Siune

Nickson Borana

Warren Glare

Ishmael Balkawa

Bench:

Tuvi Lepan

Brandy Peter

Benjamin Hetra

Edward Goma

Philemon Kimisive