Mooloo Men to Take on Harbour
2nd September 2010 10:05AM
Mooloo Men to Take on Harbour
Waikato coach Chris Gibbes announced his side for the sixth game of the ITM Cup season today, with some surprise returns to the team.
"We are pretty happy with how the team went on Saturday and putting the bonus point on the table".
"The areas of our game that we have focused on this week are our defense around the fringes and our execution in phase plays on attack", said Gibbes.
The forward pack remains the same again this week with the return of Ben May onto the bench after ongoing issues with his back.
In the Waikato backline, Vice Captain Brendon Leonard returns to the number nine jersey with the rest of the starting backline remaining the same as the previous week.
Richard Kahui returns to the squad after sustaining an injury to his shoulder while playing for the All Blacks, during the Tri-Nations Cup, earlier this year.
"It's great having Richard back in the side and great to see him in the Waikato colours. He's excited by his opportunity this week to get back on the park." commented Gibbes.
Waikato takes on North Harbour in week six of the ITM Cup at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 4 September. Kickoff is 7.35pm.
The Waikato team is
1. Ben May (updated)
2. Aled de Malmanche
3. Nathan White (captain)
4. Toby Lynn
5. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
6. Liam Messam
7. Jack Lam
8. Steven Setephano
9. Brendon Leonard (vice captain)
10. Trent Renata
11. Dwayne Sweeney
12. Christian Lealiifano
13. Save Tokula
14. Tim Mikkelson
15. Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16. Vern Kamo
17. Hikairo Forbes (updated)
18. Romana Graham
19. Matt Vant Leven
20. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
21. Richard Kahui
22. Sam Christie
Injuries
The following were not considered for selection due to injury: Stephen Donald first five-eight (chest injury), Jackson Willison second five-eight (hamstring injury).
