Wow! didn't realise that, just thought it was a little island with nice landscapes, I actually thought it was either Jamaica or South Africa which was supposed to be the most dangerous place per head of population, not only rugby news but current affairs as well

There may still be a Perth team, negotiations are ongoing.

Either way, I think, it may or not be a good thing for the NRL (but probably would be), but it's not going to be a good thing for SL; it's just another attraction for players here, especially with big money behind it.

There's huge government-funded investment into player pathways in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji as well.

There is expected to be a Perth and another team entering before PNG do in 2028 as long as negotiations get concluded. Ther are discussions ongoing for a 2nd NZ side, perth and another Queensland side, but only two are expected to be added plus PNG