Australia scrape through in PNG – but Kumuls prove their case for an expansion side

The Prime Minister’s XIII have picked up their customary win in Port Moresby, but were given an almighty run for their money by Papua New Guinean counterparts, with a back-and-forth game ending 30-18.

A late try from Tyrell Sloan put some gloss on the scoreline, but it came as the Kumuls pressed for a late equaliser following a performance in which they simply refused to go away.

The Australian outfit brought a bevvy of stars, with seven from last year’s World Cup squad plus the likes of C...