Two youthful teams which incude Rotorua's Kaleb Trask (pictured) have been named for the Steamers pre-season hit out tonight. Photo/File
Two youthful teams which incude Rotorua's Kaleb Trask (pictured) have been named for the Steamers pre-season hit out tonight. Photo/File
Two youthful Bay of Plenty starting 15s have been named for the "game of three halves" pre-season hit-out against Manawatu and Wanganui in Taihape tonight.
Bay of Plenty Steamers coach Clayton McMillan was excited to offer the opportunity to four Bay of Plenty Academy players to battle it outalongside his senior players.
"We look forward to the game against Wanganui and Manawatu. With club finalists and Super Rugby players absent for this game, it is an opportunity for those sitting on the fringe to stake a claim for selection to the Steamers."
McMillan said the team included four academy players who get an opportunity to rub shoulders with the senior players.
"We hope a small taste at this level will have a lasting impression on them and leave them wanting more."
Bay of Plenty XV v Wanganui: 1. Solomona Sakalia 2. Miracle Lalofi 3. Josh Davey 4. Baden Wardlaw 5. Stan Van Den Hoven 6. Matt Axtens 7. Kaipo Brown 8. Ajay Mua 9. Leroy Carter 10. Kaleb Trask 11. Pryor Collier 12. Matt Garland 13. Dennon Robinson 14. Josh Honey 15. Bailey Simonsson
Bay of Plenty XV v Manawatu: 1. Tom McHugh 2. Valentine Meachen 3. James Lay 4. Baden Wardlaw 5. Aaron Carroll 6. Tanerau Latimer 7. Hugh Blake 8. Hoani Matenga 9. Leroy Carter 10. Kaleb Trask 11. Matt Garland 12. Terrence Hepetema 13. Liam Steele 14. Faasiu Fuatai 15. Bailey Simonsson
