Rugby Southland have formally announced the 2025 SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad for the upcming Bunnings NPC.

With 26 of the 36 man squad having already been in the Southland squad, it is a highky experienced NPC side, with 10 debutants, of which 5 have earned their spots out of the Southland club season. The squad includes two development players, Mika Muliaina and Aukusitino Salanoa. 

The first game of the Stags' season is on Saturday August 2nd at Rugby Park against Otago for 'Stag Day' where Rugby Southland are hoping for a 10,000 strong crowd. 

SBS Bank Southland Stags

Forwards

Ethan de Groot

Mitch Dunshea

Hunter Fahey

Leroy Ferguson

Sam Fischli*

Cian Hurley*

Shaun Kempton*

Woody Kirkwood

Paula Latu

Liam Mcintosh*

Hayden Michaels

Morgan Mitchell

Aukusitino Salanoa**

Nic Souchon

Jack Sexton

Jack Taylor

Semisi Tupou-Ta’eiloa

Jone Tiko*

Sean Withy (c)

Alex Yallop*

Backs

Connor Collins

Scott Gregory

Dan Hollinshead

Tayne Harvey

Brad Kooman

Michael Manson

Connor McLeod

Fletcher Morgan*

Mika Muliaina**

Faletoi Peni

Sevu Reece

Nic Shearer*

Byron Smith

Isaac Te Tamaki

Rory van Vugt

Matt Whaanga

Article added: Monday 07 July 2025