Ipisa Wanega

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Ipisa Wanega
Personal information
Born Papua New Guinea
Playing information
Position Fullback
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1988–91 Papua New Guinea 906012
Source: [1]

Ipisa Wanega is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player who represented Papua New Guinea national rugby league team in multiple Rugby League World Cups.

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Playing career

Wanega made his debut for Papua New Guinea in 1988 against Australia. He also played against the touring 1990 Great Britain Lions and 1991 Kangaroos. He finished his career with nine test matches and six goals.

Later years

Wanega is also a teacher and is the principal of Awaba High School. [2] He is the patron of Dibili Rugby League. [3]

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References

  1. Ipisa Wanega rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. "Proud Kumul". 20 April 2016.
  3. "Dibili Rugby League to stage finals". 2 November 2016.