- The Southland Stags will face Manawatu in Palmerston North tomorrow night.
- Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa will play his 15th game, earning his blazer.
- Several key players are unavailable due to injuries, including Woody Kirkwood.
The SBS Bank Southland Stags are ready to take on Manawatu tomorrow at the Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have revealed their line-up for the 7:05 pm kick-off, with a notable highlight being Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, who will celebrate his blazer game, marking his 15th appearance for the team.
The squad features a mix of experienced players and rising talent, with Sean Withy named as captain. The full line-up is as follows:
- Jack Sexton
- Jack Taylor
- Sean Paranihi
- Josh Bekhuis
- Daniel Maiava
- Sean Withy ©
- Hayden Michaels
- Blair Ryall
- Jay Renton
- Byron Smith
- Michael Manson
- Isaac Te Tamaki
- Charlie Powell
- Viliami Fine
- Rory Van Vugt
- Nic Souchon
- Joe Walsh
- Hamdahn Tuipulotu
- Dylan Nel
- Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa *
- Liam Howley
- Jake Strachan
- Angus Simmers
(*denotes blazer game)
Unfortunately, several players are unavailable due to injuries, including Hunter Fahey, Paula Latu, Morgan Mitchell, Faletoi Peni, Shneil Singh, Matt Whaanga, Connor Collins, and Woody Kirkwood, who is out for the season.