Waikato ITM Cup Pre-Season Squad Named
7th June 2011 01:07PM
The Waikato Rugby Union announced their ITM Cup pre-season training squad today. Waikato has three pre-season games against Counties-Manukau, Auckland and Taranaki.
Waikato Coach Chris Gibbes commented "this squad reflects the strength of our club competition. There are a few new names announced today that are getting their chance to stake a claim before the Super Rugby players return to the squad. The lads have worked hard in the off season and we are happy with the balance of new and experienced players in this squad".
The Waikato ITM Cup pre-season squad is;
Fraser Tech
Latu Talakai
Sam Christie
Navi Sikivou
Hamilton Marist
Josh Tyrell
Marty Holah
Jono Malo
Trent Renata
Frank Halai
Hamilton Old Boys
Andre Ellison
Josh Olsen
Malcolm Barnes
Vance Elliot
Rena Shuster
Melville
Declan O'Donnell
Morrinsville Sports Paul Sweeney
Alex Bradley
Otorohanga
Zac Hohneck
Rory Grice
Ted Tauroa
Te Awamutu Sports
Chris Middleton
Mark Murray
Jono Armstrong
Te Rapa
Toby Lynn
University
Tim Mikkelson
Marcel Cumming-Toone
Waikato ITM Cup Pre-Season games
Waikato vs Counties-Manukau, June 22nd, Bayer Growers Stadium, 6pm kickoff
Waikato vs Auckland, July 2nd, Pakuranga Park, kickoff TBC
Waikato vs Taranaki, July 6th, Te Awamutu Sports Club, 4pm kickoff (Ryan Wheeler Trophy)
