Feledy gets Papua New Guinea call-up

Papua New Guinea's Squad for 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Papua New Guinea begin their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Lebanon on Saturday 17 October at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

Josh Feledy has been named in PNG's 23-man squad, earning his first chance to represent his heritage.

The 22-year-old had his best NRL season in 2026, his first with Manly, making 12 top-grade appearances.

He started six matches at centre and came off the interchange in six others.

Feledy scored his first try for Manly during a 15-minute hat-trick in the Sea Eagles' 44-24 win over Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium in Round 25.

His mother was born in Goroka, in the Eastern Highlands Province, and his grandfather was also born in Papua New Guinea.

The squad also includes Jack de Belin, Robert Derby, Dudley Dotoi, Finley Glare, Liam Horne, Edwin Ipape, Zev John and Epel Kapinias.

Other selections are Bailey Biondi-Odo, Zac Laybutt, Nene Macdonald, Rhyse Martin, Robert Mathias, Morea Morea Jnr, Luca Moretti and Sylvester Namo.

Nixon Putt, Rodrick Tai, Valentine Richard, Gairo Voro, Sanny Wabo and Khaiya Waiembi complete the 23.

Alex Max, Kyle Laybutt and Jacob Taulani are named as shadow players.

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