Stags squad announced for 2022
Rugby Southland ihas announced a 37-strong 2022 SBS Bank Southland Stags squad to compete in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.
The squad includes 17 players who attended secondary school in Southland, as well as over 30 players who have come out of the local club competition.
With the majority of the squad returning from last season, it's a key goal of Rugby Southland to develop consistency and depth in the squad.
New SBS Bank Southland Stags for 2022 include Jack Taylor, Michael Manson and Scott Gregory, with Development Players Levi Emery and Quinn Harrison-Jones in the mix also.
Notable returns include Morgan Mitchell, Josh Bekhuis and Robbie Robinson, with a combined 236 caps.
Mike McKee and Liam Udy-Johns were not considered due to injury, and Greg Pleasants-Tate has been ruled out due to injury in the late stages of club rugby. Southland born and Star RFC player Sam Stewart has returned to join the hookers.
Levi Emery, Kieran Lee and Quinn Harrison-Jones are development players following strong Southland club seasons.
SBS Bank Southland Stags public tickets and memberships go on sale this Friday, with adults starting from just $15 and two kids aged 12 and under free with general admission adults.
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketek or at ILT Stadium Southland.
SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad
Charles Alaimalo - Woodlands
Solomon Alaimalo - Woodlands
Caleb Aperahama - Woodlands
Marty Banks - Highlanders
Josh Bekhuis - Star
Jacob Coghlan - ENC Barbarians
Ethan de Groot - Invercargill Blues
Greg Dyer - Pirates-Old Boys
Scott Gregory - Highlanders
Matt James - Woodlands
Grayson Knapp - Star
Paula Latu - Woodlands
Tevita Latu - Marist
Niko Manaena - Star
Michael Manson - Invercargill Blues
Hayden Michaels - Invercargill Blues
Morgan Mitchell - Star
Ben Morris - Pirates-Old Boys
Jacob Payne - Invercargill Blues
Greg Pleasants-Tate - Star
Arese Poliko - Invercargill Blues
Jay Renton - Invercargill Blues
Joe Robins - Midlands
Robbie Robinson - Woodlands
Shaun Stodart - Marist
Sam Stewart - Star
Jack Taylor - Southern
Isaac Te Tamaki - Pirates-Old Boys
Flynn Thomas - Marist
Willie Tufui - Star
Rory van Vugt - Woodlands
Jahvis Wallace - ENC Barbarians
Joe Walsh - Woodlands
Matt Whaanga - Woodlands
Development Players
Levi Emery - ENC Barbarians
Quinn Harrison-Jones - Marist
Kieran Lee - Woodlands
