Rabbitohs NYC (under 20s) player, Wallace Tangiiti, has been selected in the Cook Islands’ preliminary train-on squad ahead of the side’s World Cup Qualifier against Tonga on October 17 at Campbelltown Stadium.
A utility player, Tangiiti has played 43 games for the Rabbitohs 20s, scoring eight tries and fourteen points in the process for a total of 60 points.
Cook Islands coach Alex Chan said: “I certainly believe that our qualifying match against Tonga will unveil some exciting and entertaining players.
“I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what this squad is capable of.”
Additional players will be added to the train-on squad following finals matches this weekend, next weekend and confirmation of eligibility.
Congratulations to Wallace on his selection.
The preliminary train-on squad is as follows:
Name |
Club |
Francis Molo |
Brisbane Broncos |
Makahesi Makatoa |
Bulldogs |
Jordan Rapana |
Canberra Raiders |
Ezra Howe Junior |
Canberra Raiders |
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad |
Melbourne Storm |
Aaron Teroi |
Melbourne Storm |
Eric Newbigging |
Parramatta Eels |
Tupou Sopoaga |
Penrith Panthers |
Tinirau Arona |
Sharks |
Wallace Tangiiti |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Reuben Porter |
Sydney Roosters |
Chance Peni |
Wests Tigers |
Esan Marsters |
Wests Tigers |
Anthony Gelling |
Wigan |
Adam Tangata |
Halifax |
Fred Pakutoa |
Wentworthville Magpies |
Drury Low |
Narellan |
John Papalii |
West Belconnen |
