A very challenging speech by NCD Governor and Patron of the Port Moresby Vipers Powes Parkop at the club's season launch on Wednesday night seemed to have done the trick. Viper met old arch rival club Mt.Hagen Eagles in round 1 of the renamed Digicel ExxonMobil Cup on Sunday, and beat them. After playing second fiddle to old and new franchise clubs over the past decade, the Vipers seemed to have recruited big on the offseason which was evident against the Eagles on Sunday. Marquee players include Edene Gabby (QCup), Leon Undupia (Muruks), Gilmo Paul (Wigmen), Supa George (Royals), Julius Yakopa (Muruks), Charles Sul (Isou), Nicky Hasu (Tigers), Melix Minis (Tigers), and Philemon Kimisive (Muruks).

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