Round 2 Mitre 10 Cup Team Lineups

Higgins

Otago v Wellington in Dunedin kicking off at 7.35pm on 25/08/16 - Mr. N. Briant will be the referee.
Otago: 15. Michael Collins/Tony Ensor, 14. Mitchell Scott, 13. Matt Faddes/Michael Collins, 12. Teihorangi Walden, 11. Jack Wilson, 10. Fletcher Smith, 9. Josh Walden, 8. Paul Grant (c), 7. James Lentjes, 6. Naulia Dawai, 5. Blair Tweed, 4. Tom Franklin, 3. Hisa Sasagi, 2. Sam Anderson-Heather, 1. Aki Seiuli.
Reserves: 16.Sekonia Pole, 17. Craig Miller, 18. Donald Brighouse, 19. Josh Dickson, 20. Dillon Hunt, 21. Jonathon Ruru, 22. Scott Eade, 23, Sio Tomkinson.
 
Wellington: 15. Peter Umaga-Jensen, 14. Joe Hill, 13. Matt Proctor, 12. Shaun Treeby, 11. Wes Goosen, 10. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 9. Sheridan Rangihuna, 8. Vaea Fifita, 7. Greg Foe, 6. Brad Shields (c), 5. Sam Lousi, 4. Hoani Matenga, 3. Chris Baumann, 2. Leni Apisai, 1. Vince Sakaria.
Reserves: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17.Alex Fidow, 18. Joe Apikotoa, 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20. Isaac O'Connor, 21. TJ Va'a, 22. Pakai Turia, 23. Mike Lealava'a.
Wellington without a recognised halfback in the reserves.
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/news/shields-and-fifita-to-start-for-lions-against-otago/'>http://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/news/shields-and-fifita-to-start-for-lions-against-otago/</a>

 
Manawatu v Southland in Palmerston North kicking off at 5.45pm on 26/08/16 (Note early kick off time -hopefully referee Mr. C. Stone will have been advised of this)
Manawatu: 15. Jason Emery, 14. Newton Tudreu, 13. Hamish Northcott, 12. Ngani Laumape, 11. Ambrose Curtis, 10. Otere Black, 9. Toby Morland, 8. Valentino Mapapalangi, 7. Callum Gibbins Â©, 6. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, 5. Jackson Hemopo, 4. Kane Thompson, 3. Michael Alaalatoa, 2. Tim Cadwallader, 1. Chris Eves. 
Reserves: 16. Hunter Prescott, 17. Fraser Armstrong, 18. Jake Ilnicki, 19. Tom Parsons, 20. Antonio Kiri Kiri, 21. Kayne Hammington, 22. Sam Malcolm, 23. Curtis Reid.
 
 
Southland: 15. Junior Ngaluafe, 14. Mike Molloy, 13. Dylan Collier, 12. James Schrader, 11. Jaye Thompson, 10. Wharenui Hawera, 9. Jimmy Cowan, 8. Mika Mafi, 7. Phil Halder, 6. Bill Fukofuka, 5. Matthew Philip, 4. Mike McKee, 3. Guy Millar, 2. Brayden Mitchell, 1. Joe Walsh.
Reserves: 16. Ezekeil Sopoaga, 17. Morgan Mitchell, 18. Peni Ravai, 19. Mike Stewart, 20. Wade McRae, 21. Jahvis Wallace, 22. Kieran Moffat, 23. Aleki Morris.

 
Auckland v Northland in Auckland kicking off at 7.45pm on 26/08/16 and will be refereed by Mr. J. Nutbrown.
 
Auckland: 15. Melani Nanai, 14. Lolani Visinia, 13. Vince Aso, 12. Calvary Fonoti, 11. Pryor Collier, 10. Simon Hickey, 9. Leon Fukofuka, 8. Steven Luatua, 7. Akira Ioane, 6. Taleni Seu, 5. Liaki Moli, 4. Scott Scrafton, 3. Isi Tuâ€™ungafasi, 2. Kurt Eklund, 1. Sam Prattley..
Reserves: 16. Greg Pleasants-Tate, 17. Tom McHugh, 18. Marcel Renata, 19. Joe Edwards, 20. Josh Kaifa, 21. Jono Hickey, 22. Latiume Fosita, 23. Joe Ravouvou.
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/38394'>http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/38394</a>
 
Northland: 15. Solomona Alaimalo, 14. Monty Lama, 13. Warren Dunn, 12. Tamati Tua, 11. Jone Macilai, 10. Peter Breen, 9. Sam Nock, 8. Dan Pryor, 7. Jack Ram, 6. Michael Faleafa, 5. Shane Neville, 4. Josh Goodhue, 3. Phil Kite, 2. Jordan Olsen(c), 1. Namatahi Waa. Reserves: 16. Ross Wright, 17. Howard Sililoto, 18. Matt Talaese, 19. Josh Larsen, 20. Matt Matich, 21. Malcolm MacLeod, 22. Dan Hawkins, 23. Jordan Hyland.
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.taniwha.co.nz/latest-news/club-rugby/2408-northland-team-to-face-auckland/'>http://www.taniwha.co.nz/latest-news/club-rugby/2408-northland-team-to-face-auckland/</a>
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Waikato v North Harbour in Hamilton kicking off at 2.34pm on 27/08/16 - Referee: Mr. M. Fraser Waikato: 15. Jordan Trainor, 14. Iliesa Ratuva Tayuyara, 13. Nathaniel Afa, 12. Willis Haloholo, 11. Sevu Reece, 10. Sam Christie, 9. Isaac Boss, 8. Jordan Manihera, 7. Murry Iti, 6. James Tucker, 5. Brian Alainu'uese, 4. Jacob Skeen, 3. Atu Moli, 2. Hame Faiva, 1. Loni Uhila.
Reserves: 16. Steven Misa, 17. Latu Talakai, 18. Sefo Kautai, 19. Whetu Douglas, 20. Mitch Jacobson, 21. Pele Cowley, 22. Jason Robertson, 23. Tevita Taufui.
 
North Harbour: 15. Matt Duffie, 14.Afa Fa'atau, 13. Matt Vaega, 12. Michael Little, 11.Tevita Li, 10. Bryn Gatland, 9. Bryn Hall, 8. Murphy Taramai, 7. Kane Jacobson, 6. Chris Vui, 5. Brandon Nansen, 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 3. Sione Mafaileo, 2. Vyron Smith, 1. Nic Mayhew. Reserves: 16. Kalem Chan Boon, 17. Adrian Smith, 18. Karl Tu'inukuafe, 19. Connor Collett, 20. Dylan Lam, 21. Chris Smylie, 22. Matt McGahan, 23. Mark Telea.
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/news/qbe-harbour-name-side-for-ranfurly-shield-challenge/'>http://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/news/qbe-harbour-name-side-for-ranfurly-shield-challenge/</a>

 
Taranaki v Hawkes Bay in New Plymouth kicking off at 4.35pm on 27/08/16 with Mr. B. Pickerill the referee
Taranaki: 15. Marty McKenzie, 14. Beaudein Waaka, 13. Sean Wainui, 12.Osea Tuifua, 11. Manasa Mataele, 10. Stephen Perofeta, 9.Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 8. Iopu Iopu-Aso, 7. Berny Hall, 6. Mitchell Crosswell Â©, 5. Leon Power, 4. Ben Matwijow, 3. Mike Kainga, 2. Rhys Marshall, 1. Mitchell Graham.
Reserves: 16. Sione Lea, 17. Jared Proffit, 18. Reuben O'Neil, 19. Mitchell Brown, 20. Toa Halafihi, 21. Kylem Oâ€™Donnell, 22. Declan O'Donnell, 23. Trinity Spooner-Neera.
 
Hawkes Bay: 15. Lewis Marshall, 14. Ryan Tongia, 13. Jonah Lowe, 12. Billy Rophia, 11. Mason Emerson, 10. Ihaia West, 9. Brad Weber , 8. Fa'alemiga Selesele, 7. Tony Lamborn, 6. Hugh Renton, 5. Mark Atkins, 4. Geoffrey Cridge, 3. Ben May, 2. Ash Dixon Â©. 1. Ricky Riccitelli.
Reserves: 16. Jorian Tangaere, 17. Jason Long, 18. Tolu Fahamokioa, 19. Josh Eden Whaitiri, 20. Ben Hamelink, 21. Ellery Wilson, 22. Tiaan Falcon, 23. Matt Garland.

 
Canterbury v Ta$man in Christchurch kicking off at 2.35pm on 28/08/16 - Referee: Mr. S. McDermott
Canterbury: 15. Jordie Barrett, 14. Johnny McNicholl, 13. Jack Goodhue, 12. Rob Thompson, 11. Nathan Earle, 10. Richie Mo'unga, 9. Mitchell Drummond, 8. Luke Whitelock Â©, 7. Matt Todd, 6. Tom Sanders, 5. Dominic Bird, 4. Scott Barrett, 3. Siate Tokolahi, 2. Ben Funnell, 1. Alex Hodgman.
Reserves: 16. Nathan Vella, 17. Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18. Lee Roy Atalifo, 19. Luke Romano, 20. Billy Harmon, 21. Jack Stratton, 22. Inga Finau, 23. Ben Volavola.
Still no room for Luke Romano in the starting 15
 
Tasman: 15. Mitchell Hunt, 14. Tima Faingaanuku, 13. Kieron Fonotia, 12. David Havili, 11. James Lowe, 10. Marty Banks, 9. Finlay Christie, 8. Vernon Fredericks, 7. Shane Christie (captain), 6. Shannon Frizell, 5. Quinten Strange, 4. Jeff Lepa, 3. Ross Geldenhuys, 2. Jesse MacDonald, 1. Tim Perry.
Reserves: 16. Andrew Makalio, 17. Kane Hames, 18. Blair Prinsep, 19. Pete Samu, 20. Tevita Koloamatangi, 21. Billy Guyton, 22. Alex Nankivell, 23. Jesse Pitman-Joass.
Al Black Kane Hames only good enough to be a reserve!
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/sport/83544290/Mako$-are-little-brother-no-longer'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/sport/83544290/Mako$-are-little-brother-no-longer</a>
 

 
Counties-Manukau v Bay of Plenty in Pukekohe kicking off at 4.35pm on 28/08/16 with Mr. P. Williams being the referee.
Counties Manukau: 15. Luteru Laulala, 14. Sione Molia, 13. Sam Vaka, 12. Cardiff Vaega, 11. Sherwin Stowers, 10. Piers Francis, 9. Augustine Pulu, 8. Sootala Fa'aso'o, 7. Jordan Taufua, 6. Jimmy Tupou Â©, 5. Matiaha Martin, 4. Viliame Rarasea, 3. Kalolo Tuiloma, 2. Gafatasi Su'a, 1. Sean Bagshaw.
Reserves: 16, Suliasi Taufalele, 17. Jarred Adams, 18. Sione Faletau, 19. Savelio Ropati, 20. Viliami Taulani, 21. Jonathan Taumateine, 22. Joe Reynolds, 23. Joseph Ikenasio.
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.steelers.co.nz/news/article/1588/'>http://www.steelers.co.nz/news/article/1588/</a>
 
Bay of Plenty: 15. Te Rangi Fraser, 14. Monty Ioane, 13. Lalakai Foketi, 12. Terrence Hepetema, 11. Isaac Te Aute, 10. Kelly Haimona, 9. Te Aihe Toma, 8. Joe Tupe, 7. Hugh Blake, 6. Jesse Parete, 5. Keepa Mewett, 4. Culum Retallick, 3. Pingi Talaâ€™apitaga, 2. Liam Polwart, 1. Siegfried Fisiâ€™ihoi.
Reserves: 16. James Oâ€™Reilly, 17. Aidan Ross, 18. Jeff Thwaites, 19. Troy Callender, 20. Shahn Eru, 21. Henry Stowers, 22. Ruki Te Puna, 23. Regan Ware.
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Gunner

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2. Liam Coltman
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Pretty safe to assume that this guy won't be required in Wellington on Saturday night then...

Higgins

That's an oops, trouble with tiredness and the cut and paste at that hour of the morning! It should have been Sam Anderson-Heather and has now been fixed. Hopefully no one relied on that in doing their picks.

The Silver Fern

Round 2 Mitre 10 Cup Team Lineups