Bay of Plenty Under 19's named to play Taranaki

Bay of Plenty Under 19's head coach Cory Sweeney has named his side to take on Taranaki at Blake Park tomorrow.

"We have named a talented group of young men that deserve their selection for this weekend's game against Taranaki." said Sweeney.

"The three seeding games leading into the national tournament is an exciting challenge as all teams will provide quality opposition, but we are confident in our build up and we have a capable squad of 30 players all worthy of this opportunity to represent Bay of Plenty."

The team will be captained by Tauranga Sports Jesse Williams.

Team is as follows:

1. Jesse Williams (c)
2. Jesse Mason
3. Sami Veikoso
4. Bailey Ransom
5. Ned Fitzgerald
6. Kaydin Budd
7. Angus McDonald
8. Paea Lavaka
9. Jacob Abel
10. Reece MacDonald
11. James Woods
12. Brad Armstrong
13. Leethan Rawiri
14. Hunter Mokomoko
15. Josh Honey

Reserves:
16. Cheyenne Dalley
17. Te Ririnui Kakau
18. Jack Lee
19. Mitch Holton
20. Mana Howe
21. Zane Croswell
22. Tana Tuhakarina
23. David Puchert