Fifita Named Australian PMXIII Captain
25th September 2026
South Sydney Rabbitohs second rower David Fifita has capped an impressive first season in the red and green by being named captain of the Australian Prime Minister's XIII. Fifita will lead the 20-man Australian squad against Papua New Guinea at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday 3 October, adding another representative honour to his first year at South Sydney. Fifita headlines a squad featuring a mix of established NRL players and emerging talent from across the competition.
The team will also be coached by former Rabbitoh and 2014 Premiership winner Ben Te'o, who played 57 games for South Sydney across three seasons at the Club. Te'o will take charge of the Men's Prime Minister's XIII side in Port Moresby. Te'o said he was excited by the balance of experience and emerging talent within the squad. I could not be more excited and confident to be guiding this team of players. The squad is filled with incredible talent, some of them still early in their career but who are making a massive impact with their respective clubs," Te'o said. The South Sydney Rabbitohs congratulate David on his selection and appointment as captain of the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.
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