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For union glory
By CLIVE HAWIGEN
The Goroka Rugby Union has named two equally matched teams, the
Whites and the Reds, to vie for the prestige’s Goroka Kilituas
jersey at the National Sports Institute oval, this Saturday.
According to Velda Feka, a senior official within the GRU
administration, the selection trial would showcase some of the
best players in the competition.
She said these players had shown commitment in the last four
rounds of the competition.
She said after the game the Goroka Kilituas side would be named
to take on the other Highlands regional teams in the PJV Cup
tournament to be held early next month in Goroka.
She said this weekend there would be high quality rugby
showcased by the young talents but only the outstanding players
would be selected for the 24 member Kilituas side.
The Reds team starting from the forwards are: Bogo Accanufa, Dr
Alex Mel, Martin Mathews, Douglas Siove, Willie Kume, Limu
Willie, Morai Pinai, Yaisuo Giheno and the backs Rupert Tete,
Batas Lucas, Danny Saho, Kevin Tom, Fred Tom, Danny Patrick,
Richard Nake with Morris Andi, Raymond Tewi, Liviko Sabumei,
Ojay Bebe, Kevin Keru, Dikas Suto, Malcom Pinai, Valentine Siba
and Joshua Agunam on the bench. They would be coached by John
Hou.
And the Whites team: Brian Teine, Umba Ben, Fate Kennedy, Ajay
Sabumei, Shedric Wally, Jeremy Gasowo, Pokel Kuso, Saul Vilabart
form the strong forward pack with the backs consisting of Philip
Maino, Eric Tili, Richard Mark, Eka Patrick, Ian Robin, Kenneth
David, Desmond Tete with Benny Mitio, Dr Tira Ira, Francis
Martin, Lindon Giheno, Vagi Hanenou, Sammy Patrick, Jobby Bal,
Jackson Dori and Dudikoff Fova. They would be coached by Mr
Isaac Illailo.
Meanwhile the round five of the Goroka Rugby Union Competition
would start right after the trials.
 
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