2022 SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named

Rugby Southland is proud to announce the 2022 SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad to compete in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.

The 37 strong squad includes seventeen 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 onlone at Ticketek or at ILT Stadium Southland. 

Squad Highlights

Returning players who have played for Southland: 32

Players with a potential debut: 5

Attended Southland Secondary Schools: 17

NZ U20's 2022: 1

Super Rugby 2022: 7

All Blacks: 1

Development Players: 3

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

Article added: Thursday 28 July 2022