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PNG Chiefs roster buildup for 2028 NRL entry

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In late July ~~2026~~ 2026, the PNG Chiefs continued assembling their inaugural roster for ~~the~~ their 2028 NRL entry. After initial permission for Queensland Maroons captain Cameron Munster to explore a move, the club confirmed the signing of former State of Origin back Zac Lomax on a ~~three‑year~~ three-year deal covering ~~2028‑2030.~~ 2028-2030. Lomax, who completed a Super Rugby Pacific season with the Western Force and the 2027 Rugby World Cup, ~~travelled~~ traveled to Port ~~Moresby, met officials~~ Moresby and was unveiled alongside Jarome Luai, Alex ~~Johnston~~ Johnston, and Connor Watson. ~~He described the opportunity as a “privilege” and said the Chiefs intend to “shock the NRL”, while a pending legal dispute with Parramatta over his player rights was noted.~~ A few days ~~later~~ later, Munster announced he would postpone ~~any discussion about~~ discussions regarding joining the Chiefs until the November 1 contract window, cancelling a planned visit with ~~Lomax.~~ Lomax due to concerns regarding his current club situation and family security. The expansion team has not yet made a formal offer to Munster and will reassess roster options ~~after~~ once the market opens. In August 2026, the Chiefs secured further talent by signing Penrith Panthers winger Brian To'o to a three-year deal. To'o will remain with the Panthers through the end of the 2027 season before joining the Chiefs, where he will reunite with teammate Jarome Luai. The project is backed by an Australian government commitment of roughly $600 million over ten years, tied to broader Pacific strategic goals and PNG’s security partnership with Australia.

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