Blessing for police to play in Australia

POLICEMEN nationwide country will have the chance to represent Papua New Guinea in their Police Rugby League World Cup in Australia in November this year.
Police Commissioner Gari Baki has given his blessing for his officers to take part in the Cup.
The Police World Cup is being staged at the same time as the RL World Cup.
In a letter to PNGRFL administrator Jeff Wade, Baki said, “I have no objection and certainly think the event will boost morale for our policemen. I am sure you will also find that there are many interested rugby playing policemen around the country who will be willing to participate at this inaugural event.”
The policemen will need to organise themselves and raise their own funds to get to the tournament. The Royals clubs playing in affiliated leagues around the country will need to liaise and organise selection trials to select the strongest possible team to represent PNG.
Wade said the police organised a competition a few seasons ago to pick the best Royals team in the country. They could use the same format to select a team to represent PNG at the police World Cup.
He said the police can contact development officers in the various zones if they require assistance in organising trials.