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ARL Media
14/09/2010 5:10:40 PM
The Australian Rugby League has today announced Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s first Prime Minister’s XIII to play Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday, September 26, as part of a three-day visit to highlight the strong partnership between the two countries and deliver critical health messages to the local community.
The match, at Lloyd Robson Oval, is the culmination of a series of activities in conjunction with AusAID and the Papua New Guinea Rugby League that will bring the Prime Minister’s XIII and PNG Kumuls together with the community to talk about the importance of staying safe on and off the field.
In a country which has the highest rate of HIV and AIDS in the Pacific – about 2% of the population is living with HIV – the visit will take the Prime Minister’s XIII out into the community to deliver critical messages to locals about being fit and healthy including protecting themselves from HIV and AIDS and protecting women from violence.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today wished coach Mal Meninga and his team well: “This will be a tough contest and I know our side will be determined to win.
“Whoever gets over the line on the day, I’m sure the Australian team will do us proud, both on and off the field.
“I wish Mal and the team all the best, both in their community work and in the forthcoming match.”
Brisbane Broncos lock Corey Parker will captain the Prime Minister’s XIII, which will be coached by Meninga for the sixth consecutive year. North Queensland Cowboys coach Neil Henry has this year joined the coaching staff.
“To be selected for the Prime Minister’s XIII is a great honour and I’m really looking forward to captaining the side,” Parker said today.
“This visit is not just about a football game though, it’s a real chance for us to make a difference to the people of PNG.
“PNG is the only country in the world where Rugby League is the national sport and we’re hoping the community’s incredible passion for the game helps us reach them with some important health messages about HIV and AIDS and eliminating violence against women.”
2010 ARL Prime Minister’s XIII (in alphabetical order)
Player Club
Matthew Bowen North Queensland Cowboys
Luke Douglas Cronulla Sharks
Michael Ennis Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Blake Ferguson Cronulla Sharks
Matt Gillett Brisbane Broncos
Jason King Manly Sea Eagles
Micheal Luck Warriors
James Maloney Warriors
Tim Mannah Parramatta Eels
Jarrod Mullen Newcastle Knights
Corey Parker Brisbane Broncos ©
Chris Sandow South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ben Smith Parramatta Eels
Kade Snowden Cronulla Sharks
David Taylor South Sydney Rabbitohs
Willie Tonga North Queensland Cowboys
Akuila Uate Newcastle Knights
Tony Williams Manly Sea Eagles
Please note: the above players are eligible for selection in the VB Kangaroos squad for the 2010 Four Nations tournament.
The Prime Minister’s XIII will gather at Redfern Oval at 10am tomorrow, Wednesday September 15, for medicals and a team briefing before travelling to Cairns on Thursday, September 23, then on to Port Moresby on Friday, September 24.
The Australian Four Nations train-on squad will also assemble tomorrow.
ARL Media
14/09/2010 5:10:40 PM
The Australian Rugby League has today announced Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s first Prime Minister’s XIII to play Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday, September 26, as part of a three-day visit to highlight the strong partnership between the two countries and deliver critical health messages to the local community.
The match, at Lloyd Robson Oval, is the culmination of a series of activities in conjunction with AusAID and the Papua New Guinea Rugby League that will bring the Prime Minister’s XIII and PNG Kumuls together with the community to talk about the importance of staying safe on and off the field.
In a country which has the highest rate of HIV and AIDS in the Pacific – about 2% of the population is living with HIV – the visit will take the Prime Minister’s XIII out into the community to deliver critical messages to locals about being fit and healthy including protecting themselves from HIV and AIDS and protecting women from violence.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today wished coach Mal Meninga and his team well: “This will be a tough contest and I know our side will be determined to win.
“Whoever gets over the line on the day, I’m sure the Australian team will do us proud, both on and off the field.
“I wish Mal and the team all the best, both in their community work and in the forthcoming match.”
Brisbane Broncos lock Corey Parker will captain the Prime Minister’s XIII, which will be coached by Meninga for the sixth consecutive year. North Queensland Cowboys coach Neil Henry has this year joined the coaching staff.
“To be selected for the Prime Minister’s XIII is a great honour and I’m really looking forward to captaining the side,” Parker said today.
“This visit is not just about a football game though, it’s a real chance for us to make a difference to the people of PNG.
“PNG is the only country in the world where Rugby League is the national sport and we’re hoping the community’s incredible passion for the game helps us reach them with some important health messages about HIV and AIDS and eliminating violence against women.”
2010 ARL Prime Minister’s XIII (in alphabetical order)
Player Club
Matthew Bowen North Queensland Cowboys
Luke Douglas Cronulla Sharks
Michael Ennis Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Blake Ferguson Cronulla Sharks
Matt Gillett Brisbane Broncos
Jason King Manly Sea Eagles
Micheal Luck Warriors
James Maloney Warriors
Tim Mannah Parramatta Eels
Jarrod Mullen Newcastle Knights
Corey Parker Brisbane Broncos ©
Chris Sandow South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ben Smith Parramatta Eels
Kade Snowden Cronulla Sharks
David Taylor South Sydney Rabbitohs
Willie Tonga North Queensland Cowboys
Akuila Uate Newcastle Knights
Tony Williams Manly Sea Eagles
Please note: the above players are eligible for selection in the VB Kangaroos squad for the 2010 Four Nations tournament.
The Prime Minister’s XIII will gather at Redfern Oval at 10am tomorrow, Wednesday September 15, for medicals and a team briefing before travelling to Cairns on Thursday, September 23, then on to Port Moresby on Friday, September 24.
The Australian Four Nations train-on squad will also assemble tomorrow.
