title: Ipisa Wanega
text: # Ipisa Wanega
  
  Ipisa Wanega is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player who represented Papua New Guinea national rugby league team in multiple Rugby League World Cups.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Wanega made his debut for Papua New Guinea in 1988 against Australia. He also played against the touring 1990 Great Britain Lions and 1991 Kangaroos. He finished his career with nine test matches and six goals.
  
  ## Later years
  
  Wanega is also a teacher and is the principal of Awaba High School. He is the patron of Dibili Rugby League.
  
  