Fiji, Oct. 18 -- Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon.
Martin scored a try and didn't miss with the boot in seven conversions at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday.
Martin's personal tally of 14 points made him an obvious crowd favourite as he announced he will be retiring at the end of this World Cup to take up a role as football manager with new NRL team the PNG Chiefs.
His try with nine minutes left on the clock finished off the Cedars, who were fading in the Port Moresby humidity.
But Lebanon never stopped trying, with fullback Jacob Kiraz (207 metres) and winger Tony Frances (292 metres) constant threats in...