The University of Waikato: Waikato Women have named their side to take on North Harbour at QBE Stadium in week 6 of the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday morning.
Head coach, James Semple, has made several changes to his starting 22 that beat Counties Manukau in a close contest last weekend.
There is a new front row combination with Merania Paraone trading places with Grace Houpapa-Barrett and Esther Tilo-Faiaoga gets a start joining Toka Natua, who retains her place in the starting side. Tanya Koulanivale has been rested for this match.
In the second row, vice-captain Chyna Hohepa returns to partner Leomie Kloppers in the locks. Hohepa’s return sees Mia Anderson move to the reserves.
In the loose forwards, Sina Hetet, comes off the bench to start at blindside flanker shifting Ashlee Gaby-Sutherland to number 8 and Kennedy Simon moves into openside flanker. Hetet’s elevation to the starting side means Emma-Lee Heta will provide impact from the bench.
In the backs, Makaia Riki-Te Kanawa, has been named on the left wing, so Stacey Fluhler moves into the midfield to start at centre, combining with captain Chelsea Alley.
On the bench, Manaia Nuku returns to the match day 22 and Kelsey Teneti has her chance to make her Waikato debut.
The University of Waikato: Waikato Women take on North Harbour at QBE Stadium on Saturday morning; kick-off is at 11.35am
1. Toka Natua (University)
2. Merania Paraone (Kihikihi)
3. Esther Tilo-Faiaoga (Melville)
4. Leomie Kloppers (Hamilton Old Boys)
5. Chyna Hohepa (Kihikihi)
6. Sina Hetet (Otorohanga)
7. Kennedy Simon (Hamilton Old Boys)
8. Ashlee Gaby-Sutherland (Melville)
9. Ariana Bayler (Hamilton Old Boys)
10. Tenika Willison
11. Makaia Riki-Te Kanawa (Hamilton Old Boys)
12. Chelsea Alley (University) - Captain
13. Stacey Fluhler (Melville)
14. Cheyelle Robins-Reti
15. Renee Holmes (Hamilton Old Boys)
16. Grace Houpapa-Barrett (Melville)
17. Stephanie Lualua (Hamitlon Old Boys)
18. Mia Anderson (Melville)
19. Emma-Lee Heta (Kihikihi)
20. Manaia Nuku (Melville)
21. Kiriana Nolan (Melville)
22. Kelsey Teneti (Hamilton Old Boys)*
* = Waikato debut
Article added: Friday 09 October 2020
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