Head coach Rodney Gibbs has named his Volcanix side to face Counties Manukau Heat in their second game of the Farah Palmer Cup.

Black Ferns Sevens player Manaia Nuku is named as starting fullback in her debut game for the Volcanix. After a good pre-season hit-out against the Heat, the squad is looking forward to facing them again in what will be an exciting fixture.

Supporters can stick around afterwards and catch the Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification Match Asia/Pacific Qualifier between the Cook Islands and Tonga, which kicks off at 5:35pm.Tickets to the game can be purchased online by clicking here.

Bay of Plenty Volcanix v Counties Manukau Heat

1. Angel Mulu2.

Luka Connor

3. Jay Jay Taylor

4. Karli Faneva

5. Kelsie Wills

6. Kendra Reynolds (C)

7. Les Elder

8. Brooklyn Teki-Joyce

9. Kanyon Paul

10. Renee Wickliffe

11. Grace Parata-Stewart

12. Ashleigh Timoko

13. Mererangi Paul

14. Kalyn Takitimu-Cook

15. Manaia Nuku*

16. Natalie Delamere

17. Baye Jacob

18. Santo Taumata

19. Kurarauringa Waller

20. Tynealle Fitzgerald

21. Sheniqua Taula

22. Azalleyah Maaka

23. Sapphire Tapsell

* Volcanix Debut

Game Day Details:

Saturday 24th July

Gates Open: 2:00pm

Counties Power Heat v Bay of Plenty

2:35pmNavigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

Watch the game Live on Prime (Sky Channel 004)

Click here to purchase tickets to the game 

Article added: Friday 23 July 2021