Uate try saves PM XIII’s blushes

A late try from Akuila Uate earned the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII a 24-18 victory over Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday.

Uate struck in the 76th minute after the Kumuls had clawed back an 18-4 halftime deficit to level the scores.

First-half tries from Feleti Mateo, Michael Jennings and Beau Ryan put the tourists in front at the break.

Skipper Scott Prince kicked four goals for the Mal Meninga-coached team.

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