Southland Stags Name Side For Rotorua Clash

The SBS Bank Southland Stags have confirmed their lineup to face Bay of Plenty in Thursday night’s National Provincial Championship fixture in Rotorua.

The squad, named by co-coaches James Wilson and Nathan White, will be led by captain Sean Withy. The Stags are aiming to build momentum as they travel north to Rotorua International Stadium for a challenging clash against a strong Bay of Plenty side.

The match is set to kick off at 7.10pm, and the team has been selected with a mix of experience and fresh energy. In the front row, Morgan Mitchell, Jack Taylor and Hunter Fahey have been given the start, while Mitch Dunshea and Alefosio Aho make up the locking pair. The loose forward trio includes captain Withy, Nathan Va'atausili, and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa.

Nic Shearer will start at halfback alongside first five Mika Muliaina. The midfield combination features Faletoi Peni and Scott Gregory, with Fletcher Morgan, Tayne Harvey, and Michael Manson completing the back three.

The bench features a solid mix of options, including Nic Souchon, Joe Walsh, Paula Latu, Alex Yallop, George Reeves, Connor McLeod, Byron Smith and Brad Kooman.

Southland will be looking to bounce back from recent performances and secure vital points away from home. The coaching team will be hoping the selected squad can deliver a consistent display and make the most of their chances in Rotorua.

SBS Bank Southland Stags vs Bay of Plenty

Fahey, Hunter
Taylor, Jack
Mitchell, Morgan
Dunshea, Mitch
Aho, Alefosio
Withy, Sean
Va'atausili, Nathan
Tupou Ta'eiloa, Semisi
Shearer, Nic
Muliaina, Mika
Morgan, Fletcher
Peni, Faletoi
Gregory, Scott
Harvey, Tayne
Manson, Michael
Souchon, Nic
Walsh, Joe
Latu, Paula
Yallop, Alex
Reeves, George
McLeod, Connor
Smith, Byron
Kooman, Brad