Aussies eye Qatar Test

AUSTRALIA could play a historic Test match against Tonga in Qatar this year in a shock bid to take the Kangaroos’ brand into the Middle East.

It is believed the game would be part of a doubleheader with a Jarryd Hayneled Fiji playing Samoa.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has been in talks to see if the game-changing proposal would proceed.

Meninga hopes to play the Test match in Doha, Qatar, on October 20, a week after the Kangaroos’ Test against New Zealand.

Sydney-born, Qatar-based entrepreneur Michael Ibrahim has spoken with Meninga about the potential match.

“It’s exciting – we’re putting together a financial package for Michael to see what this would cost,” Meninga said.