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Jasper Bruce

Good signs for PNG, but Australia claim PMs' XIII win

Australia's Beau Fermor scored a try against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Papua New Guinea have showcased their potential in a 42-20 Prime Ministers' XIII loss to Australia as the NRL prepares to imminently grant the Pacific nation a licence to join the competition.

Rarely has the annual clash held as much intrigue as on Sunday in Port Moresby, given a year of developments to bring rugby league-mad PNG into the NRL from 2028.

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