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McKenzie Yei

McKenzie Yei

PNG international rugby league footballer

McKenzie Yei is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1 and Papua New Guinea at international level.[2]

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He previously played for the PNG Hunters and the Central Queensland Capras in the QLD Cup.[citation needed]

Career

Yei made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 24-14 victory over Fiji in the 2022 Pacific Test.[3] In the second group stage match at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Yei was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle during Papua New Guinea's 32-16 victory over the Cook Islands.[4]

Oldham R.L.F.C.

On 26 Apr 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1 on a 1-year deal.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Rugby League Project
  2. [2]
    "MEET THE PNG KUMULS DEBUTANTS - MCKENZIE YEI". PNG Haus Bung. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  3. [3]
    "Papua New Guinea v Fiji". National Rugby League. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  4. [4]
    "'You cannot do that': Brutal shot from 115kg PNG enforcer preludes Cook Islander's brain explosion". www.foxsports.com.au. 26 October 2022.
  5. [5]
    Ben Olawumi (26 April 2024). "Papua New Guinea powerhouse snapped up by League 1 club following Championship release". Love Rugby League.
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