New Zealand Heartland side named to taken on Samoa

New Zealand Heartland XV Coach Mark Rutene has named his side to face Manu Samoa in their historic clash at Eden Park this weekend.

The Pasifika Challenge II will see an international doubleheader, with the New Zealand Heartland XV taking on Manu Samoa (kick off 2pm) followed by Tonga v Fiji.

The New Zealand Heartland XV is;

Carl Carmichael (King Country)
2. Troy Tauwhare (West Coast)
3. Scott Cameron (Horowhenua Kapiti)
4. Josh Clark (North Otago)
5. Campbell Hart (Wanganui)
6. Brett Ranga – captain (Thames Valley)
7. Seta Koritamana (Mid Canterbury)
8. Jeff Lepa (Buller)
9. William Wright (South Canterbury)
10. James Lash (Buller)
11. Willie Paiaaua (Horowhenua Kapiti)
12. Sione Holani (West Coast)
13. Peni Nabainvalu (Wanganui)
14. Harry Lafituanai (Thames Valley)
15. Craig Clare (Wanganui)

16. Glen McIntrye (Thames Valley)
17. Ralph Darling (North Otago)
18. Meli Kolinisau (North Otago)
19. James Goodger (Wairarapa Bush)
20. Aaron Lahmert (Horowhenua Kapiti)
21. Lindsay Horrocks (Wanganui)
22. Timoci Serawalu (Horowhenua Kapiti)
23. Kalavini Leatigaga (South Canterbury)

The squad assembled in Auckland on Monday after the opening round of the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship last weekend.