THE Papua New Guinea Hunters can expect a sea of red, black and gold to greet them in Cairns debut tomorrow.

Cairns sizeable community of Papua New Guinean expats will be getting behind their team, whose debut will be taking on the Northern Pride in a trial matchat Barlow Park.

Rosemary Omundsen, president of the PNG and Wantoks Association of Cairns, said the game is a chance to bring together the Papua New Guinean community.

"A lot of our people here follow sports back home, and it's always exciting to see a national team come and visit," she said.

"Cairns is the perfect place, we have a large community here and can build up support. It's great for our community and Cairns."

The Northern Pride are playing a positive role as host to their international guests.

"The Northern Pride people have been very accommodating and we've established a good relationship," Ms Omundsen said.

"It helps us spread the word to get people to come and support."

Northern Pride play PNG Hunters at Barlow Park on Sunday, February 9, from 1pm.