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PNG Orchids in hilarious rugby league World Cup photo shoot

THERE’S little doubt the players who have stolen an early march in the race to be crowd favourites at the women’s rugby league World Cup with this hilarious photo shoot.

The PNG Orchids are going to be fan favourites. Art: Irene Sclavos. Pics: Rob Cox/NRL Imagery
The PNG Orchids are going to be fan favourites. Art: Irene Sclavos. Pics: Rob Cox/NRL Imagery

THERE’S little doubt these are the players who have won the early running to be crowd favourites at the women’s rugby league World Cup.

While the Jillaroos will have the home crowd on their side, we’re pretty sure fans are also going to love the seriously engaging PNG Orchids.

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Who can resist an athlete with a great sense of humour – or in this case – an amusing promotional photo.

The PNG Orchids are set to be fan favourites at the rugby league World Cup.
The PNG Orchids are set to be fan favourites at the rugby league World Cup.

While most players stare down the camera, stand with arms crossed or on hips in the stock standard pose, the Orchids have obviously had a ball with their photo shoot for the women’s World Cup.

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They have hammed it up a treat as these photos show.

Amelia Kuk. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Amelia Kuk. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Elvina Aaron. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Elvina Aaron. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Maima Wei. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Maima Wei. Pic: Rob Cox/NRL
Brenda Goro. Pice: Rob Cox/NRL
Brenda Goro. Pice: Rob Cox/NRL

We’re pretty sure their cheeky poses will not just put a smile on your face but also win the team a legion of fans at the World Cup.

And so they should.

The team was only formed a few months ago to be PNG’s newest national sporting side.

And some of their players have actually had to resign from their jobs just so they could get the time off to play in the event which started in Sydney on Thursday.

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