The SBS Bank Southland Stags have announced their squad to face Counties Manukau this Sunday afternoon at Rugby Park, Invercargill. Sean Withy will captain the side, with Sevu Reece set to make his debut on the wing. Ethan MacDonald is also in line for a potential debut from the bench.

This weekend’s fixture is also the Charity Round. The team will take the field in a special edition purple jersey created to support dementia awareness. For every jersey sold, $10 will be donated to Hawthorndale Care Village, thanks to Paladin Sports. Jerseys are available for pre-order from Paladin’s online store until 21 September, with estimated delivery beginning 16 November.

Tickets for the game can be purchased online through Ticketek or in person at the Civic Theatre. Adult tickets cost $20, and each adult ticket allows free entry for two children aged 13 or under. Additional children’s tickets are $8 each.

Co-coaches James Wilson and Nathan White have confirmed the following line-up for the home fixture:

SBS Bank Southland Stags vs Counties Manukau
Sunday 14th September
Rugby Park, Invercargill
Kick-off: 4.35PM

Starting XV:

  • Jack Sexton
  • Nic Souchon
  • Morgan Mitchell
  • Mitch Dunshea
  • Cian Hurley
  • Sean Withy (Captain)
  • Nathan Va'atausili
  • Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
  • Connor McLeod
  • Mika Muliaina
  • Rory van Vugt
  • Matt Whaanga
  • Scott Gregory
  • Sevu Reece
  • Michael Manson

Reserves:

  • Jack Taylor
  • Joe Walsh
  • Paula Latu
  • Alefosio Aho
  • Ethan MacDonald
  • Nic Shearer
  • Faletoi Peni
  • Isaac Te Tamaki
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