2013 Digicel Cup runner up and minor premier team, Bintangor Goroka Lahanis, will fight tooth and nail this season to bring home the cup.
The team came in glory in 2011 when they beat a proven Agmark Rabaul Gurias outfit.
This season looks to be no different, as they prepare to lock horns with reigning champions, Port Moresby Stop N Shop Vipers.
Both teams made it into the final playoffs last year, but Vipers’ venom sank to the bone giving them a clear run home with the cup.
The ever-determined Lahanis are optimistic of exacting revenge come April 13.
Bernard Tatsim Jr will continue to wear his favourite jumper, despite not making it into the SP PNG Hunters team.
Leo Fred will lock horns with elder brother and 2013 Lae Snax Tiger’s skipper, Sydney Fred.
The 34- man squad includes players from the local Gahuku Rugby League.
1. Thomas Kumgi 2. Felix Tatsim 3. Kevin Inagafa 4. Anton Kui 5. Ismael Awute 6. Joseph Peter 7. Robin Soga 8. Wesley Mohokule 9. Ken Kemutafe (Jr) 10. Micah Soboni 11. Nicko Ubile 12. John Gand Arme
13. Bernard Tatsim (Jr) 14. Supa Kokote 15. Spiro Mikaive 16. Minaho Goso 17. Leo Fred 18. Aimo Ian 19. Richard Hoffman 20. Amos Kapare 21. Eddie Dafa 22. Kasa Vivio 23. Ali Pinda 24. Charlie Oliver
25. Arnold Luvite 26. Aure Wemin 27. Liviko Sabumei 28. Diru Orege 29. Nicko Noifa 30. Charlier Buka 31. Marcus Hinome 32. Elijah Haro (Jr) 33. Abraham Guri 34. Francis Takaii.
In the reserved list are: Daniel Kera, Micah Pee, Steven Supa, Ali Gipe and Aita Bob.
The team will be trimmed down to 25 men after going through some trial games, beep test and medical check.
The full management team will be announced in the next few days.
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