CLUB RUGBY SHOWCASE 2023

Their first match is a home fixture against Shirley on May 12, followed by another home fixture, against St Andrew’s on May 20. Their other home fixtures are against Christ’s (June 17) and Christchurch BHS (July 22).

They play Nelson, St Thomas of Canterbury, St Bede’s, Selwyn Combined plus Timaru away before the finals in late July. The teams for the Tasman women’s competition have just been confirmed. It will be a four-team competition, with a combined team hailing from Marlborough.

Kick-off is on April 15 when the Marlborough combined side meet Kahurangi in Renwick.

Age grade and junior rugby is scheduled to kick off on April 29, beginning with a festival for the junior teams.

Premier grade teams

Provisional Central squad: Jeremy Foley, Sione Lonitenisi, Sione Papani, Matt McCor- mick, Mausia Papani, Wayden Smith, Edan Fitzpatrick, Vailua Kaloni, Ethan Jones, Mitch Smith, Lani Fihaki, Ben Filipo, Nigel Satherley, Dave Fotu, Jake Cresswell, Quentin MacDonald, Siate Kivalu, Luke Crookbain, Jesse-Lee MacDonald, Jack Kelly, Cody Weir, Josh Harrison, Lockie Mccormick, Tino Vakaloa, Peter Vakaloa, Jack Powell, Braden Stewart, Reyne Volavola, Owen Ika. Coaches: Quentin MacDonald, Riki Winitana,