Papua New Guinea vs Wales – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
THE FACTS
When is Papua New Guinea vs Wales on and what time does it start? Papua New Guinea vs Wales will take place on Monday 31st October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Papua New Guinea vs Wales taking place? Papua New Guinea vs Wales will take place at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, England
Where can I get tickets for Papua New Guinea vs Wales? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Papua New Guinea vs Wales
What channel is Papua New Guinea vs Wales on in the UK? Papua New Guinea vs Wales will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream Papua New Guinea vs Wales in the UK? Papua New Guinea vs Wales 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
WALES
19-man squad: 1 Caleb Aekins, 2 Rhys Williams, 4 Will Evans, 5 Dalton Grant, 6 Elliot Kear, 7 Josh Ralph, 8 Ant Walker, 9 Matty Fozard, 10 Dan Fleming, 11 Rhodri Lloyd, 12 Chester Butler, 13 Ben Evans, 14 Ollie Olds, 15 Curtis Davies, 16 Joe Burke, 17 Bailey Antrobus, 18 Connor Davies, 19 Mike Butt, 21 Tom Hopkins
THE PREDICTION
With Tonga and Cook Islands facing each other in Group D, Papua New Guinea will know that victory over Wales should see them qualify, although there is a slim chance that a win may not be enough depending on points difference. With that in mind, Papua New Guinea won’t just want to win here, they’ll want to win by a significant margin. Expect them to come out of the traps firing against a Welsh side who struggled to keep a lid on Tonga, ultimately losing by a margin of 26 points. Papua New Guinea are a stronger all-round unit on paper and are worth backing to secure a high-scoring victory in Doncaster.
