Rotorua players make final Volcanix squad

The final Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad has been named. Photo/File

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad has been narrowed down to 23 players ahead of their first Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup match against North Harbour this weekend.

Five Waikite players Autumn-Rain Stephens, Janina Khan, Julie Howard, Kaci James, and Luka Connor have made the final cut along with Rotoiti's Lavinia Gould and Lily Florence

"We have selected a very young side but we are excited by that as we believe this side are capable of putting in the hard yards to get rewards," said Volcanix coach Brendon Webby.

Bay of Plenty Volcanix play North Harbour this Saturday at Rotorua's International Stadium.

Kick of is 2pm.

2016 Volcanix Squad:
Arataki:
Kate Henwood

Rotoiti:
Lavinia Gould
Lily Florence

Rangiuru:
Abbie Johnston
Aryahn Clarke
Christie Yule
Jenay Tamati
Jimi-Leigh McLean
Kendra Reynolds
Parekura Whareaorere
Mystery McLean-Kora
Sapphire Tapsell
Shaye Whareaorere

Tasman:
Jessica Foster
Stephani Mitchell

Tokoroa:
Billie Raynes
Ryleigh Hayes

Waikite:
Autumn-Rain Stephens
Janina Khan
Julie Howard
Kaci James
Luka Connor

Waimana:
Nicole Cawthorne

Volcanix Team Management:
Coach: Brendon Webby
Assistant Coach: Brad Fleming
Physio: TBC
Manager: Rachael Savage
Campaign Manager: Hayley Kerrison

2016 Farah Palmer Cup Schedule:
Week 1: Volcanix vs. North Harbour at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua - Saturday 6 August, 2.00pm
Week 2: Volcanix vs. Canterbury at TBC, Christchurch - Saturday 13 August, 12.00pm
Week 3: Volcanix vs. Auckland at Rugby Park, Whakatane - Saturday 20 August, 12.00pm
Week 4: Volcanix vs. Waikato at TBC, Hamilton - Saturday 27 August, 12.00pm
Week 5: Volcanix vs. Counties Manukau at Tauranga Domain, Tauranga - Sunday 4 September, 12.05pm
Week 6: Volcanix - Bye
Week 7: Volcanix vs. Wellington at TBC, Wellington - Saturday 17 September, 1.30pm
Semi-Finals: Saturday 24 September
Finals: Saturday 1 October at 12.00pm