Gelling and Tangata called up by Cook Islands

Cook Islands have named their train-on squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifying game against Tonga, which takes place in Sydney on October 17.

Wigan centre Anthony Gelling and Halifax forward Adam Tangata are both included in the group, which coach Alex Chan hopes can cause Tonga some problems.

“I certainly believe that our qualifying match against Tonga will unveil some exciting and entertaining players,” he told NRL.com.

“I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what this squad is capable of.”

COOK ISLANDS TRAIN-ON SQUAD

Francis Molo (Brisbane Broncos), Makahesi Makatoa (Bulldogs), Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders), Ezra Howe Junior (Canberra Raiders), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Melbourne Storm), Aaron Teroi (Melbourne Storm), Eric Newbigging (Parramatta Eels), Tupou Sopoaga (Penrith Panthers), Tinirau Arona (Sharks), Wallace Tangiiti (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Reuben Porter (Sydney Roosters), Chance Peni (Wests Tigers), Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers), Anthony Gelling (Wigan), Adam Tangata, (Halifax), Fred Pakutoa (Wentworthville Magpies), Drury Low (Narellan), John Papalii (West Belconnen)