New Zealand Heartland XV named to play Nadi

New Zealand Heartland XV named to play Nadi
New Zealand Heartland XV v Nadi
Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji
Tuesday 8 November, kick off 5pm

The New Zealand Heartland XV to play Nadi tomorrow, Tuesday 8 November at 5.00pm, has been named.

1.    Timaru Tafa – South Canterbury
2.    Jackson Donlan – Mid Canterbury
3.    Viki Tofa – Wanganui
4.    JJ Manning – West Coast
5.    Aarin Dunster – King Country
6.    Aaron Lahmert – Horowhenua Kapiti
7.    Eddie Cranston – Wairarapa Bush
8.    Kieran Coll (C) – South Canterbury
9.    Zayn Tipping – King Country
10.    James Lash – Buller
11.    Willie Paia’aua – Horowhenua Kapiti
12.    John Koko – King Country
13.    James Hemara – King Country
14.    Maleli Sau – Mid Canterbury
15.    Sam Monaghan – Wairarapa Bush

16.    Hayden Wisnewski – Thames Valley
17.    Ralph Darling – North Otago
18.    Scott Cameron – Horowhenua Kapiti
19.    Siua Moala – Poverty Bay
20.    Peter Rowe – Wanganui
21.    Lindsay Horrocks – Wanganui
22.    Nete Caucau – Mid Canterbury
23.    Te Rangatira Waitokia – Wanganui

New Zealand Heartland XV Coach, Barry Matthews, has announced nine changes to the starting fifteen that beat New Zealand Marist on the weekend.

“We knew we had depth throughout the park when we selected the squad. We want to give as many players as possible a run and 24 of the 26 squad members will have had a start after this game.

“We don’t know a lot about Nadi, but knowing Fijian rugby we are expecting it to be a very physical and fast game.

“We’re looking forward to the encounter and are hoping to go two from two wins tomorrow night.”

New Zealand Heartland XV 2016 fixtures:
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Who: New Zealand Heartland XV v Nadi
Venue: Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji
Time: 5.00pm

Date: Friday 11 November
Who: New Zealand Heartland XV v Nadroga
Venue: Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka, Fiji
Time: 7.00pm