PNG is hoping to become the 18th team in the NRL. But they're at the centre of a much bigger game in the Pacific

Rugby league is widely loved in Papua New Guinea — it’s even the national sport. And if their bid to become the 18th team in the NRL is successful, there could be benefits for Australia beyond the field. 
Source: ABC Rugby League
PNG is hoping to become the 18th team in the NRL. But they're at the centre of a much bigger game in the Pacific