Two to debut as three Titans prepare to wear green and gold

Author: Titans.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 16 Sep 2022, 04:54 PM

Three Gold Coast Titans will wear the coveted green and gold with the announcement of the Prime Minister's XIII today.

Facing Papua New Guinea at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, September 25, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will make his second appearance in the side after last featuring in 2019; meanwhile, bolters Jojo Fifita and Beau Fermor will play their first International match after breakout seasons for the Titans.

Australian Men’s PM’s XIII coach Mal Meninga said the match would be a vital selection guide ahead of the World Cup, which starts in October.

“I’m very pleased with the squad we have assembled,” Meninga said.

“We have a mix of youth and experience. We have players who have represented the Kangaroos before, along with others who I am looking forward to seeing for the first time at this level.

“This will be an important match for us in the lead-up to the World Cup and I’m eager to see what all these players are able to achieve on this stage.”

The men’s and women’s PM’s XIII teams will face off against their PNG counterparts as part of a Suncorp Stadium “Footy Fest”, which also features the semi-finals of the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership.

The Australian Women’s PM’s XIII squad will be named following this Sunday’s final round of the NRLW regular season.

The 2022 Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII is as follows: