By Wayne Heming, AAP
They're the Four Nations underdogs, given no chance against rugby league super powers Australia, New Zealand and England. But
the always-smiling Kumuls, playing for the first time under Papua New
Guinea's very own Wally Lewis - the ageless Stanley Gene - are in
Australia to play for far more than glory.
According to rookie
coach Gene, the Kumuls are playing for the future youth of a country
besieged by serious social issues, tribal killings and crying out for
leaders who can force a cultural changes so desperately needed following
35 years of independence.
In a rugged, harsh country of almost
1,000 tribes speaking more than 800 different languages, PNG's
government believes these young footballers can deliver hope and change
for millions of young people.
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