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Raiding unknown Eagles territory
By MUSARIKE ANANGAI
The Wari Vele Raiders head into “unknown territory” this weekend
when they take on new boys Kunjin Eagles at Kagamuga, Western
Highlands province, in round two of the SP Cup challenge on
Sunday.
They are coming off a first round bye, and coach Richard Wagambie
said yesterday that his players were psyched up and they have
concentrated on what they must do to win at training instead of
worrying too much about game itself.
“I would like to let our supporters know that we have trained well
and have addressed our main area of concern which is discipline,”
he said.
“We will give it our best shot, we mean business and we will not
be there for a holiday”.
The Raiders backline is most likely to be Emmanuel Uki, Wilfred
Henry, Rodney Kipa, Jared Haoda, Leroy Muriki, Joshua Nablu and
Geno Ralani.
Wagambie has yet to confirm his starting forwards which will
comprise Nixon Kolo, Dairi Iageti, Luke Kolalio, Andrew Norman,
Philip Kumye, Kawage Gagma, Jackie Kuman and Bal Kamane.
The Brian Bell Bulldogs will play host for the second consecutive
week when they take on the Pagini Warriors at the Lloyd Robson
Oval in Port Moresby.
The Bulldogs come off a gutsy 19-12 come-from-behind victory
against the Muruks last week while the Warriors trounced the
Bombers 30-12 in Lae.
The forward pack may see a few changes in the props and second row
with last week’s man of the match Benjamin John likely to replace
Andrew Mckiwa at hooker and replacement Suckling Danage may move
into the starting side.
Captain Thomas Ninkama said yesterday his team needs to polish up
in their defence and cut down errors on early tackles to be
competitive against the Warriors.
In the other round two matches the Muruks and the Mioks will clash
in Madang while the Lahanis will host the Bombers.
The Agmark Gurias of Rabaul have the bye.
Meanwhile, in the Port Moresby competition leaders Bishop Brothers
Hawks will have their hands full when they take on a rejuvenated
Paga side backing up from a big 30-16 win over Butterflies last
week.
Second-placed Magani will take on Butterflies, Dobo v West,
Brothers v Puma, while Royals will clash with Tarangau before the
SP Cup fixture.
In the other matches Souths will face Waliya, while the Kone
Tigers will play Defence.
 
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