Kimbe Cutters Record 3rd Win for 2022 Season

Digicel Cup franchise Kimbe Cutters have recorded their 3rd straight win for the 2022 season. 

Cutters beat the Bintagor Goroka Lahanis 24 – 20 in front of a packed home crowd at the Kimbe Rugby League Oval on Saturday (June 18). 

A jubilant Cutter’s Coach Lucas Samak told Inside PNG news, continues reshuffle in the halves has been a factor in their game plan. ” I believe we have found the right player combination and that has proven since winning our first game in Round 6,” said Samak.

Coach Samak said the Cutter’s line defense improved alot in the past two weeks holding off their opponents and denying tries. He said training will continue to grind players especially forwards. 

“Our forward pack has more to work on to be the best defensive team. We will work on this to prepare for our next game. Our boys have more to offer and our hype for the game has moved a notch up with three wins in a row, ” said Coach Samak. 

Samak said the team hopes to record another win before the two weeks break as players and officials in all the franchise clubs prepare to head to the polls to cast their votes for the 2022 National General Elections.

“We will take one game at a time. I want to see the Team elevated to be a premiership contender if we stick to our game plans and preparation”, said Coach Samak. 

Cutters win over visitors Goroka Lahanis is the third straight win after Jiwaka Provincial Government sponsored Waghi Tumbe and PRK Gulf Isou. 

Kimbe Cutters Fullback Elijah Rotinga was named Player of the Match after scoring a try and was instrumental in assisting the other 3 tries. 

Coach Samak is optimistic the same lineup will be maintained however the win over Lahanis comes at a cost with two players likely to face discipline charges.