Southland Stags Face Waikato Sunday
- Josh Bekhuis will play his 143rd game, matching Jason Rutledge's all-time record for Southland.
- Tickets are on sale now, with kids under 14 free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Southland Stags have announced their team to take on Waikato this Sunday, September 29th, in the Bunnings NPC match at Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill. Kick-off is at 2.05pm.
Head coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have confirmed a strong lineup for the match, with veteran lock Josh Bekhuis set to play his 143rd game for the team. This achievement will see him equal Jason Rutledge's record for the most caps for Southland. Bekhuis, who debuted in 2006 against North Otago, will be hoping to mark the occasion with a memorable performance.
Fans attending are encouraged to show their support by wearing their club colours alongside Southland's colours, as it's club round. Tickets are available through Ticketek, the ICC Booking office, or at the gate on match day. Adult tickets are priced at $20, and two children under 14 can attend for free with every adult ticket, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Key players missing through injury include Hunter Fahey, Morgan Mitchell, and Charlie Powell, with Connor Collins, Woody Kirkwood, and Matt Whaanga out for the season.
Southland Stags Starting XV:
- Jack Sexton
- Jack Taylor
- Sean Paranihi
- Mitch Dunshea
- Josh Bekhuis (143rd game)
- Blair Ryall
- Sean Withy (captain)
- Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
- Lachie Albert
- Jason Robertson
- Rory van Vugt
- Faletoi Peni
- Isaac Te Tamaki
- Michael Manson
- Jake Strachan
Replacements:
16. Nic Souchon
17. Joe Walsh
18. Paula Latu
19. Hayden Michaels
20. Dylan Nel
21. Liam Howley
22. Byron Smith
23. Tayne Harvey
Unavailable Due To Injury:
Hunter Fahey, Morgan Mitchell, Charlie Powell, Hamdahn Tuipulotu
Season-Ending Injuries:
Connor Collins, Woody Kirkwood, Matt Whaanga