Storm backs Justin Olam and Xavier Coates have been named to headline a strong Papua New Guinea squad for the upcoming World Cup.
A proud Papua New Guinean, Olam will make his eleventh appearance in the yellow and red after becoming a key figure in the Kumuls outfit. Earlier in the year, Olam and his teammates secured a decisive Test win over Fiji over Representative weekend.
Coates will also make his return to the international stage after last joining the Kumuls in the 2019 Test against Samoa. Following a solid season on the Melbourne wing, the 21-year-old is sure to bring his try-scoring abilities to the UK.
The Kumuls will embark on their World Cup campaign when they face Tonga on Wednesday 19 October in Leeds.
2022 World Cup squad - Papua New Guinea Kumuls
Wellington Albert (London Broncos)
Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans)
Keven Appo (PNG Hunters)
Watson Boas
Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm)
Edene Gebbie (Townsville Blackhawks)
Edwin Ipape (Leigh Centurions)
Zev John (Central Queensland Capras)
Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Lachlan Lam (Leigh Centurions)
Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks)
Nene Macdonald (Leigh Centurions)
Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos)
Sylvester Namo (PNG Hunters)
Jimmy Ngutlik (Western Suburbs Magpies)
Justin Olam (Melbourne Storm)
Nixon Putt (Central Queensland Capras)
Daniel Russell (Brisbane Tigers)
Jeremiah Simbiken (Redcliffe Dolphins)
Rodrick Tai (PNG Hunters)
Sherwin Tanabi (PNG Hunters)
Wesser Tenza (PNG Hunters)
Emmanuel Waine (PNG Hunters)
Mckenzie Yei (Central Queensland Capras)
