Papua New Guinea vs Fiji Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby League International

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THE FACTS

When is Papua New Guinea vs Fiji on and what time does it start? Papua New Guinea vs Fiji will take place on Sunday 5th October, 2023 – 05:00 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Papua New Guinea vs Fiji? Visit each nation’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Papua New Guinea vs Fiji on in the UK? Papua New Guinea vs Fiji will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Papua New Guinea vs Fiji in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Papua New Guinea vs Fiji live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Starting 13: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Robert Derby 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Rodrick Tai 5. Nene Macdonald 6. Kyle Laybutt 7. Lachlan Lam 8. Epel Kapinias 9. Edwin Ipape 10. Valentine Richard 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Dan Russell 13. Jack de Belin - Interchanges: 14. Judah Rimbu 15. Liam Horne 16. Junior Rop 17. Nixon Putt - Reserves: 18. Jacob Alick 19. Wellington Albert 20. Keven Appo 21. Benji Kott

FIJI

Starting 13: Jahream Bula 2. Maika Sivo 3. Sunia Turuva 4. Waqa Blake 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kurt Donoghoe 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Penioni Tagituimua 10. King Vuniyayawa 12. Apisalome Saukuru 13. Taane Milne 15. Caleb Navale - Interchanges: 11. Kitione Kautoga 16. Gordon Whippy 17. Watasoni Waqanisaravi 21. Pio Seci - Reserves: 14. Noah Nailagoliva 18. Jason Qareqare 20. Sirilo Lovokuro

THE PREDICTION

Papua New Guinea were blown away by Fiji last week in what was an impressive effort from the Bati. The Kumuls will hope to bounce back in this final but they have it all to do to overturn that result. Fiji amassed 43 points in that encounter and while there will be pride at stake for PNG as well as the chance to claim some silverware, the gulf in quality between the two teams, as evidenced last week, suggests that the Fijians should prevail once again.

BETTING TIP: Fiji to win