Spartans to test the might of competition leaders

 By JOHN PANGKATANA

SPARTANS attacking style could trouble undefeated Trukai Harlequins in an expected fiery clash in Capital Rugby Union (CRU) at Monier Rugby Park tomorrow.

For Spartans, although lacking the experience, play a similar style to the reigning champions and could throw a spanner in the works to derail Harlies winning form.

Spartans with regular performers in Johnson Langogo, Robert Lamboku, Jason Larry and playmaker Sawi Sukumbal have a huge task in the backs challenge.

In the forwards, Spartans coach John Larry has the job to come with a plan to contain Harlequins led by open-side Avosa Kaipu.

On Sunday, Kramer Ausenco Brothers under the helm of former Pukpuk Joe Kautu will come out all guns blazing to claim a much-need points against Kemele University Piggies in a bumper clash.

In the other matches Nova and PNG Ports Wanderers face off in the opening annual challenge for the late Felix Kapua Cup. 

The good form of Nova’s No. 8 Elipema Kini will combine well with veteran Kapua Kapuaand new signing Ezra Kautu.

With the return of Dougie Guise and Gairo Varo in the backs, it will be an arm-wrestle against the heavier Wanderers outfit.

For Wanderers their great form in the forwards has been a major feature of late with the likes of former Pukpuk Aaron Miai, Shaun Kamburi and Gary Iga leading the charge.  

In the backs, halfback Martin Kambayong formed a dangerous combination with flyhalf Titus Longuni setting up an interesting clash  with Emmanuel Guise and Varo.

Meanwhile Defence coming off a loss should get back on track against Motuan Warriors.