3 CHANGES FOR BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE Head coach Steve Jackson has rewarded the majority of the starting side who led QBE Harbour to their first win of the season over Manawatu by retaining them for tomorrow’s clash with Auckland. Michael Farmer returns from injury to start at lock ahead of Gerard Tuioti-Mariner. Jordan Manihera reclaims his starting spot at blindside flanker in place of Irwin Finau, while in the only change to the backline Tevita Li returns on the left wing for David Raikuna. In the reserves replacement hooker Ray Niuia is back from injury while flanker Josh Blucher is inline to earn his second cap after making a lasting impression against the Turbos. It’s a busy schedule ahead for Jackson’s men with games against Canterbury (September 24) and Hawke’s Bay (September 27) following in quick succession. QBE Harbour v Auckland 1. Greg Pleasants Tate (Takapuna) 2. James Parsons (Takapuna) 3. Nic Mayhew (Northcote) 4. Michael Farmer/Brandon Nansen (Western/North Shore) 5. Hayden Triggs (North Shore) 6. Jordan Manihera (Silverdale) 7. Zak Judge (East Coast Bays) 8. Jim Tuivaiti (Western) 9. Bryn Hall © (Northcote) 10. Daniel Halangahu (Takapuna) 11. Tevita Li (Massey) 12. Pita Ahki/Matt McGahan (Massey/Silverdale) 13. Matt Vaega 14. Luke Devcich (Marist) 15. Robbie Robinson (Glenfield) 16. Ray Niuia 17. Sione Mafileo 18. Brandon Nansen/Irwin Finau 19. Josh Blucher 20. David Bason 21. Matt McGahan/Niko Ratumaitavuki 22. David Raikuna Injured: Ben Afeaki, James Doyle, Michael Little, Marty Swart, Nafi Tuitavake, Chris Vui.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:18:58 +0000