The “experts” said no big star would ever choose PNG. They called it a gamble. They were wrong.

By securing four-time Premiership winner Jarome Luai, the PNG franchise has achieved something more valuable than any tax-free incentive: Instant Credibility.

“What his signing will do… it gives it credibility straight away. And players are going to want to go there. They’re going to know that Jarome Luai is there… there’s plenty more to come, I guarantee you.” — Mark “Piggy” Riddell told The Continuous Call Team.

Listen to Piggy’s full take on the signing

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