Post subject: PNG Orchids Book Semi Spot in Second World Cup
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:50 pm
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PNG Orchids Book Semi Spot in Second World Cup
Papua New Guinea's men had a shock against England in Wigan, but no-one expected the Orchids women's team to do anything other than march over newcomers Brazil in the first game of the Hull double header - despite having no World Cup win to their credit before this tournament.
It was the women from PNG who had been the newcomers in the last World Cup, back in 2017, but their 34-12 win of Canada - semi finalists in '17 tournament - in the last round.
After a baptism of fire against England in the first round, the Amazonas made a number of changes, bringing in new players to the match day 17 and moved others around, particularly looking at strengthening their edge defence.
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PNG Orchids Book Semi Spot in Second World Cup
Papua New Guinea's men had a shock against England in Wigan, but no-one expected the Orchids women's team to do anything other than march over newcomers Brazil in the first game of the Hull double header - despite having no World Cup win to their credit before this tournament.
It was the women from PNG who had been the newcomers in the last World Cup, back in 2017, but their 34-12 win of Canada - semi finalists in '17 tournament - in the last round.
After a baptism of fire against England in the first round, the Amazonas made a number of changes, bringing in new players to the match day 17 and moved others around, particularly looking at strengthening their edge defence.
READ MORE ON THIS STORY...
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