Highlanders News

Highlanders Starting Line Up Announced To Play Chiefs

Thursday, 21 January 2010

The Highlanders take on the Chiefs this Saturday the 23rd of January 2.30pm at Carisbrook, in their first of two pre-season games.

Please note: this game will be played in 20minute quarters.

No. Name
1 Jamie Mackintosh  ( c )
2 Jason Macdonald
3 Bronson Murray
4 Josh Bekhuis
5 Hayden Triggs
6 John Hardie
7 Tim Boys
8 Steven Setephano
9 Scott Cowan  (WTG)
10 Michael Hobbs
11 Fetu’u Vainikolo
12 Jason Shoemark
13 Brett Mather (WTG)
14 Ryan Shortland
15 Robbie Robinson
Replacements:
16 Jason Rutledge
17 Chris King
18 Hoani Matenga (WTG)
19 Tom Donnelly
20 Nasi Manu
21 Alando Soakai
22 Sean Romans
23 Matt Berquist
24 Chris Noakes (WTG)
25 James Paterson
26 srael Dagg
27 Ben Smith

(WTG – Wider Training Group)

Jamie Mackintosh is replacing Jimmy Cowan as captain for this game as Jimmy is still on leave from his All Black duties along with fellow team-mate Adam Thomson.

The following players were not considered for this match due to injuries;
Kenny Lynn – groin strain
Clint Newland – calf strain
Jayden Hayward – shoulder
Joe Tuineau – Foot injury

Glenn Moore is available for comment Thursday the 21st of January between 4.00pm and 4.30pm on 021 203 849.