Kapana eager to make cut

By BENJAMIN KOITAKA
PAPUA New Guinea Hunters training squad member Gairo Kapana says he is determined to put in the extra work to make the final cut at the end of the month.
Hunters coach Michael Marum has trimmed his 60-man squad to 32, with a few more to released as they continue preparations ahead of their Queensland Intrust Super Cup opener on March 9.
Kapana’s switch from rugby to rugby league is seen as an important decision to further his sporting career.
He played with the Pukpuks for three years and toured countries such as Fiji, Australia and Hong Kong.
“I only played two games for the Agmark Gurias in the Digicel Cup last year after switching codes but the coach has seen a lot of potential in me,” Kapana said.
“I want to be in be in the final squad.
“I learnt a lot with the Gurias after making the switch.”
Kapana said rugby league was tougher than his former sport.
“My aim is to make the final squad,” he said.
“I want to be one of the first players from Aroma to be included in the final squad.
“My favourite position is on the right wing.
“I’m really putting in a lot of work during pre-season training.
“If I get into the final squad, I will show what I can offer.
“I want to thank the people back at Aroma and my family for their support.
“I played for three years with the Pukpuks sevens side from 2016.
“I toured Fiji, Sydney, Hong Kong.
“I also competed at the Commonwealth Games last year.”