Cooks Islands name squad for World Cup qualifier against South Africa

The Cook Islands have named their squad for to face South Africa on Friday in their 2021 World Cup qualifier.

"There is a good mix of players with NRL club experience and players who are performing well in the Queensland and NSW Cup competitions," coach Tony Iro said.

"We know that South Africa will present a tough challenge and we are looking forward to the match."

Cook Islands Kukis squad

Sam Mataora (Belconnen)
Eric Newbigging (Blacktown)
Troy Dargan (Brisbane Broncos)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Canberra Raiders)
Reuben Porter (Canberra Raiders)
Eli Noovao (CQ Capras)
Aaron Teroi (CQ Capras)
John Puna (Easts Tigers)
Reuben Rennie (Mounties)
Vincent Rennie (Mounties)
Moses Noovao-Mcgreal (Norths Devils)
Pride Petterson-Robati (Norths Devils)
Paul Ulberg (Norths Devils)
Kayal Iro (Norths Devils)
Brodie Tamarua (Warriors)
Tepai Moeroa (Parramatta Eels)
Marata Niukore (Parramatta Eels)
Brad Takairangi (Parramatta Eels)
Steven Marsters (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Josh Minhinnick (Wentworthville)