The Southland Stags host Bay of Plenty at Rugby Park this Sunday, with kick-off set for 5.05pm in round seven of the Hilux NPC.

Sean Withy captains the side. The starting XV has Jack Barrett at loosehead, Jayden Henderson hooking, and Paula Latu at tighthead. Mitch Dunshea and Woody Kirkwood lock the scrum, with Sam Fischli, Gregor Rutledge, and Withy completing the loose forwards. Nic Shearer and Mika Muliaina direct traffic from halfback and first five.

Glen Vaihu starts on the left wing, Michael Mason on the right, with Jimmy Taylor at fullback. The midfield pairing is Tayne Harvey and Scott Gregory.

The injury list is sizeable. Hunter Fahey, Caleb Karangaroa, and Jack Taylor are all done for the season. Alex Yallop and Denzel Samoa remain season TBC. Konrad Toleafoa is three to four weeks away.

Tickets are available through Ticketek, the Civic Theatre booking office, or at the gate.

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