Highlanders Announce Lineup for Preseason Opener Against Moana Pasifika at Albany

The Highlanders are set to face Moana Pasifika in their opening preseason fixture at North Harbour Stadium outer oval this Friday (31^st  January) at 1:00 pm. The squad for the match has been named, with Head Coach Jamie Joseph taking a large squad of 32 players to get game time in a fixture that will be played in 3 x 30 minute halves.

Joseph has named a versatile and dynamic squad for this important preseason clash, and the team is eager to hit the field and put their hard work in training to the test.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing how the squad gels in game conditions,” said Joseph. “We’ve got a lot of exciting talent and competition for spots this season, and this match will be a great opportunity to fine-tune some things and build momentum.”

Starting XV

1. Josh Bartlett
2. Soane Mikaele Vikena
3. Sosefo Kautai
4. Lui Naeata
5. Mitchell Dunshea
6. Hugh Renton (CC)
7. Hayden Michaels
8. Nikora Broughton
9. Nathan Hastie
10. Cameron Millar
11. Caleb Tangitau
12. Jake Te Hiwi
13. Tanielu Tele’a
14. Michael Manson
15. Sam Gilbert

IMPACT

Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Rohan Wingham, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Jack Sexton, Josh Tengblad, Fabian Holland, Michael Loft, Sean Withy, Veveni Lasaqa, Folau Fakatava, Adam Lennox, Ajay Faleafaga, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (CC), Josh Whaanga, Finn Hurley.