Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands on and what time does it start? Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands will take place on Tuesday 25th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands taking place? Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands will take place at Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, England
Where can I get tickets for Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
What channel is Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands on in the UK? Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands in the UK? Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
19-man squad: 1 Alex Johnston, 3 Nene MacDonald, 4 Justin Olam, 5 Xavier Coates, 6 Kyle Laybutt, 7 Lachlan Lam, 8 Wellington Albert, 9 Edwin Ipape, 10 Slyvester Namo, 11 Nixon Putt, 12 Rhyse Martin, 13 Jacob Alick, 15 Dan Russell, 16 MacKenzie Yei, 17 Emmanual Waine, 18 Kevin Appo, 20 Rodrick Tai, 21 Sherwin Tanabi, 23 Watson Boas
COOK ISLANDS
19-man squad: 1 Kayal Iro, 2 Paul Ulberg, 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 Dom Peyroux, 12 Brendan Piakura, 13 Zane Tetevano, 14 Tevin Arona, 16 Reubenn Rennie, 17 Pride Petterson-Robati, 20 Davvy Moale, 23 Reuben Porter
THE PREDICTION
Cook Islands began the tournament well with victory over Wales and look more than capable of gaining the quarter-final place expected of them by many. Papua New Guinea meanwhile, fought hard in their opening match but were defeated by Tonga. Although PNG are likely to gain more points on the board against Cook Islands than Wales managed, the offensive of Cook Islands should prove too strong for PNG in the end and lead them to a second group stage victory.
