Boom NRLW rookie Chantay Kiria-Ratu, experienced back Kiana Takairangi and powerful forward Kerehitina Matua headline the Cook Islands team to take part in the Pacific Championships this year.
Kiria-Ratu played in her first season of NRLW this season helping the Gold Coast Titans to the grand final, but already showed a glimpse of what she can do in the global stage when representing the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup last year.
"Playing off the back of the World Cup, that was a great experience for myself to get to know my culture and play for my people and my...