The match, called the Warsaw Airlift Cup, is a nod to a shared history between the nations — the World War II operation of the same name.
Some of the players live in Australia, while others have travelled from overseas for the match, which will be played at Southport Tigers Rugby League Club.South African Rugby League manager Gregory Brant, who lives locally, said both teams decided "what better rugby tour than to the Gold Coast".It will be live-streamed to reach fans back in South Africa and Poland.
A British-led operation, which included South Africans and Australians, flew supplies to support the resistance.Growing the game "It's these emerging nations like South Africa and Poland trying to develop more players," Mr Brant said.Mr Wietecki said international rugby league had slowed down during the pandemic for emerging nations in the sport."Poland Rugby League is slowly starting to wake up after two years," he said.Derek McVey, a former Australian Rugby League player, is coaching the Polish team.
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