The PNG Chiefs have set their sights on several London Broncos players as they prepare for their entry into the NRL in 2028.
The team's message from Port Moresby emphasizes the importance of players being actively involved with either a feeder NRL club, like the Hunters, or competing in the Super League.
According to NRL.com, the Chiefs worry that if the Broncos remain in the Betfred Championship, England's second-tier competition, their pathway to the Chiefs may be hindered.
Michael Chammas, the head of football for the Chiefs, recently returned from a two-week trip to England where he met with the Broncos to discuss future collaborations.
The Broncos are backed by a solid PNG presence, with Jason Demetrio fulfilling head coaching roles for both the Broncos and the Kumuls, alongside a collection of talented players.
"We've been quite honest with the London Broncos boys because we don't believe the Championship is an ideal launching pad into an NRL career," Chammas stated in an interview with NRL.com.
"So if they're going to be in the NRL system, we'd like them playing Super League next year or coming back home to play in the Queensland Cup for the Hunters.
"We've been quite clear on that: we don't think Championship is the right preparation for them to go into an NRL pre-season so let's see how the next few months pan out."
"With the London Broncos, we'd love to see them in the Super League, we'd have no qualms about them staying here for another year."