Sep 2, 2010

QBE Insurance North Harbour team to play Waikato

North Harbour Stadium this Saturday, 4 September – kick off 7.35pm.

Head coach Craig Dowd is optimistic about his team’s chances against Waikato this weekend and says they are looking forward to the visit from the Mooloo men.

“We know this is a good Waikato side and this game will be a good measure of us. We have constructed some good rugby to this stage and are going into this game looking to build on some key areas we need to improve on.

“After the Bay of Plenty game we have worked on holding onto the ball. We made 15 handling errors in that game and that is just not good enough. We are trying to play more rugby but sometimes high risk comes with more errors. The rewards are there if we get it right so we are not going to go away from playing our style, but we want to ensure we eliminate the errors and ensure our defensive systems are in place.”

Dowd has made some changes to his starting line-up for the challenge from Waikato.

Luke McAlister moves out one spot to second-five, with Michael Harris resuming in the No 10 jersey. Nafi Tuitavake will start on the left wing, which Dowd says is a reward for his excellent form last week, while Matt Luamanu takes over from the injured Tom Chamberlain at blindside flanker. 

QBE Insurance North Harbour team to play Waikato:
1 Michael Reid (Capt)
2 James Parsons
3 Ben Afeaki
4 James King
5 Anthony Boric
6 Matt Luamanu
7 Malakai Ravulo
8 Richard Mayhew
9 Chris Smylie
10 Michael Harris
11 Nafi Tuitavake
12 Luke McAlister
13 Jack Tarrant
14 Alipate Fatafehi
15 Jack McPhee

Reserves:
16 Manu Leiataua
17 James Afoa
18 Filo Paulo
19 Scott Uren
20 Nalu Tuigamala
21 Ben Botica
22 Brendon Watt

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Head down to North Harbour Stadium earlier to catch North Harbour Development XV take on Waikato 2nd XV, kick off 5.15pm.

Harbour Amateur Representative Season Underway

Harbour are fielding 9 Amateur Representatice teams in 2010. This weekend sees all of them playing at home:

The Development XV and the U20’s have already started their Northern Region competition and the Developments teams have had a bye and a win (vs. Bay of Plenty, 46 – 26) and the U20’s have had two wins (vs. Counties Manukau 26 – 17 and Bay of Plenty 30-21). For full draws and results, click here.

Frank Casey Suit Hire

North Harbour Rugby are pleased to announce our ongoing partnership with Frank Casey Formal Suit Hire.  

Through this association Frank Casey Formal Suit Hire, Takapuna would like to extend the following offers to North Harbour Rugby season ticket members and rugby club membership card holders.

Book your suit in the month of September for an upcoming wedding and receive 25% off the total bill.

These offers are exclusive to North Harbour Rugby' season ticket members and rugby club membership card only. Please ensure you show your club membership card or North Harbour Season Ticket to take advantage of these great deals.

Offer is valid at Frank Casey’s Takapuna store only. 161 Hurstmere Road Takapuna, North Shore City
Email: takapuna@frankcasey.co.nz
Ph: (09) 486 6329 | www.frankcasey.co.nz

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