The 26-year-old Skipper for the Mono Mutrus Brothers Mr. Pokapen Pes expressed satisfaction and eagerness to play in the KCK following the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Semi Finals on Sunday 1st June 2025. Pokapen was also fulfilled alongside his Team, following the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Roadshow, describing it as a real competition ready to stand beside the top tier rugby league competitions in Port Moresby. Speaking on behalf of his team, Pokapen from Monokam District in Enga Province stressed this while interviewed by PNG HAUSBUNG on semi-final preparations at the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Head Office in Gordons, today, Friday 30th May 2025. Speaking on behalf of his team, he emphasized that the KCK Rigo Rice Cup competition organizers have brought the standard of grassroots Rugby league to another level and has impressed the team greatly to look forward to the upcoming match against the SS Dolphins. According to the Pokapen, the Mono Mutrus team believe in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Competition and at what it stands for, to develop a transparent and well-organized establishment in Rugby League from the Grassroots level, as it has so far delivered on its promises. Meanwhile, Pokapen pointed out that his team has kept their focus, polishing up their mistakes and making extra improvement for attack and defense efficiency. “We are well aware that we cannot afford any mistakes during this round.” “Whatever mistakes we commit won’t be in vain, as there is no coming back from it.” “Were building our team spirit, were building the win at home to capture the win on the field,” said Pokapen. Furthermore, Pokapen also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the family and Supporters in Suksuk Market, Hohola for their undying support in the past months leading up to the upcoming match. “When we are on the field playing, we are playing for our family and supporters at home who believed in us and supported us behind the scenes.” “Their voice in the crowds gives us a strength to keep pushing forward, we are playing to make them proud,” said Pokapen. Being no stranger to the game of Rugby League, the Mono Mutrus Brothers hailing from Hohola plan to come alive during the semi-finals and show their true colors on the field.