Rugby Match: Papua New Guinea face Vanuatu

27.06.2009
Papua New Guinea v Vanuatu in Port Moresby (WCQ Oceania R1, SF 2)

Preview
Vanuatu have a real battle on their hands in the form of the local team. Papua New Guinea rugby is measurably stronger than their eastern neighbour, as previous results suggest.

Previous Encounters
15.12.2007 Papua New Guinea 46-0 in Port Vila (FORU Oceania East)
20.08.2005 Papua New Guinea 97-3 in Port Moresby (WCQ Oceania R1A)
09.06.2001 Papua New Guinea 32-10 in Port Vila (WCQ Oceania 1B)

GWC Rugby Rankings: Oceania-Papua New Guinea 8th, Vanuatu 10th

Prediction: The locals will just have too much power and class, to win by 70 points.

Teams

Papua New Guinea
15 Jack Maraha
14 Emmanuel Auru
13 Chris Hogi
12 Raymond Romalus
11 David Eri
10 Edwin Noki
9 Lawrence Acanufa
8 Yaisuo Giheno
7 Ray Vagi
6 Alex Haija
5 Aaron Miai
4 Willie Rikis, Capt.
3 Adam Hill
2 Kapua Kapua
1 Westley Thomas
Replacements
16 Manu Gairo Jr.
17 Peatrie Birney
18 Philip Suapo
19 Charles Maips
20 Roland Namo
21 Chris Kakah
22 Richard Mark
Adapted from http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/qualifying/news/newsid=2032550.html#png+ready+rise+rwc+qualifying+challenge
Vanuatu Squad
John Amos
Mara Bakokoto
Stevie George
Barry Kalotiti
Koko Kalsal
Andrew Kalsakau, Capt.
Kaltonga Kalsau
Geoffrey Kausei
Oliver Licht
Tonny Lui
Pakoa Managawai
Vatumaraga Molisa
George Renganvanu
George Sablan
James Seule
Nalu Sope
Henderson Toa
Jenery Toara
Graham Tungan
Frederick Ure
Romiti Usmoli
Joe Wesley
Adapted from http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/qualifying/news/newsid=2032550.html#png+ready+rise+rwc+qualifying+challenge