Bay of Plenty Steamers are back at Rotorua International Stadium against Northland tonight. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Steamers are back at Rotorua International Stadium against Northland tonight. Photo / File
The Steamers have a quick turnaround from Saturday's loss to Waikato as Northland come to town for a mid-week bout at Rotorua International Stadium.
The game is a massive opportunity for the Steamers who can still make the Premiership semi-finals by securing two bonus-point wins against Northland tonight and Canterbury this Saturday.
"Both teams have a lot riding on the result with a win keeping us in contention for the play off," Steamers coach Daryl Gibson said.
"It's been a season of many challenges, but we still have a chance of ending our season on a high note, and that is something worth fighting for."
Tonight's game also marks a special occasion as the union will celebrate the Bay of Plenty rugby clubs for Club Day. Spectators are encouraged to turn up to the ground wearing their club colours for a celebration of grassroots rugby in the Bay of Plenty.
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will be wearing limited-edition jerseys with all 37 Bay of Plenty rugby clubs printed within the jersey.
These limited-edition playing jerseys will be auctioned off on TradeMe from 7.05pm tonight until November 8 at 7pm with proceeds going back to the rugby clubs.
Additionally, Replica Club Day jerseys have been made and will be gifted to each of the rugby clubs as a token of thanks and appreciation.
A Replica Club Day jersey can be purchased on the Bay of Plenty Rugby website by clicking here.
The game is open to the public with mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing measures in effect. Tickets to the game are available to purchase online here.
Bay of Plenty Steamers v Northland Taniwha @ Rotorua International Stadium at 7.05pm. 1. Aidan Ross (C) - Te Puke Sports 2. Nathan Harris - Te Puke Sports 3. Tevita Mafileo – Tauranga Sports 4. Justin Sangster - Te Puna 5.Manaaki Selby-Rickit - Mount Maunganui 6. Angus Scott-Young - Eastern Districts 7. Veveni Lasaqa - Greerton Marist 8. Nikora Broughton - Rangiuru 9. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi - Whakarewarewa 10. Lucas Cashmore – Tauranga Sports 11. Peni Lasaqa – Tauranga Sports 12. Lalomilo Lalomilo - Greerton Marist 13. Emoni Narawa – Tauranga Sports 14. Leroy Carter – Tauranga Sports 15. Sekuini Tanimo - Greerton Marist
Reserves: Bernie Hati - Whakarewarewa Benet Kumeroa - Rangiuru Pasilio Tosi - Greerton Marist Stan van den Hoven - Greerton Marist Semisi Paea - Ngongotaha Kohan Herbert - Mount Maunganui Cassius Misa - Whakarewarewa Junior Matautia - Greerton Marist
Game Details: Gates open at 6.00pm, Kick off 7.05pm Rotorua International Stadium Tickets available online at www.boprugby.co.nz/tickets Live on Sky Sport 1
