Kumul Lo joins Gurias

By PARKER TAMBUA
PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls winger Garry Lo has reversed his decision against getting vaccinated as he looks to make coach Michael Marum’s squad for this year’s Rugby League World Cup in England.
Lo, who returned from a stint in France at the end of 2020, has joined Rabaul Gurias for the upcoming Digicel Cup season.
The former Castleford Tiger joined Waghi Tumbe in the 2021 pre-season, but he could not play in the country’s premier competition after he refused to get the Coronavirus vaccine.
With the World Cup being postponed to this year, Lo told The National yesterday that he had to get vaccinated and return to Digicel Cup as he is eyeing a spot in the Kumuls.
“I had no choice, so I got fully vaccinated by December last year,” the Western Highlander said.
“My goal is to earn a spot in the Kumuls squad for the World Cup.
“This is why I have joined the Gurias.
“I want to give my best this season and hopefully I can impress Marum.”
Lo said he was looking forward to making his Gurias debut.
He said his goal at the club was to win a premiership.
“I think the last time the Gurias had won a premiership was in 2015,” the former SP Hunters flyer said.
“That is a long time.
“I want to help the side break that drought and I believe we can do it.
“There are a lot of great talents in the squad.
“I can’t wait to play alongside them and represent the people of East New Britain.”
Lo thanked new Gurias coach Francis Ray for giving him the opportunity to be part of the side.
“I played alongside Francis Ray as a rookie in 2012 with Mt Hagen Eagles,” he said.
“I’m used to him and assistant coach Joe Bruno, so they have helped me settle in.”