Humeu to lead Orchids against Brisbane Broncos women

THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) yesterday announced the Orchids side to take on the Brisbane Broncos women’s team at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday (4pm kick-off).
The PNG Kumuls legends will take on their Broncos counterparts in a curtain-raiser (1.30pm kick-off).
Oil Search Orchids committee executive chairman Ruth Waram said in a statement that the team were made up of a number of young players and a few new faces.
Waram thanked the Broncos for the opportunity to participate in the trial match, which should also boost the Orchids’ preparations for their remaining engagements this year.
The Orchids remaining events for the year are the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 9s in Sydney inOctober and the British Lions tour in November.
The Orchids team for the trial match against the Broncos will be coached by Pacific Games silver medal-winning coach Bagello Solien.
Tickets for Broncos women and legends matches are on sale at Brian Bell (Boroko and Gordon outlets), J-Mart (Erima), Cool Stuff (Waterfront) and online at www.tiketmastas.com.pg.
PNGRFL operations manager Chris Topa said earlier this month that the ticket prices were K60 (grand stand), K40 (west wing), K30 (east stand) and K20 (south and north stands).
Orchids: 1. Carol Francis, 2. Jecobeth Wake, 3. Lancy Laki, 4. Joyce Waula, 5. Catherine Anjo, 6. Heather Ario, 7. Lila Malabag, 8. Elsie Albert,9. Shirley Joe, 10. Carol Humeu (captain), 11. Vero Waula, 12. Shirley Jerry, 13. Janet Johns, 14 Roswita Kapo; Reserves – 15.Winnie Steven, 16. Gloria Kaupa, 17. Samantha Kuman, 18. Joan Kuman, 19. Elizabeth Paisoi, 20. Lydia Luke, 21. Belinda Waula.