Poua vs Chiefs Manawa at NZCIS, Upper Hutt on Saturday at 4:35PM.
The Hurricanes Poua have named their Round 5 (and last home game) team for 2025 of the SKY Super Rugby Aupiki competition.
Shakira Baker is set to take the field for the first time this season and Poua fans can look forward to seeing the winger draw from her years of sevens rugby experience. Baker returns after an injury to her ankle has kept her off the field. Samoan born Monica Tagoai comes back into the starting lineup to partner Leilani Hakiwai in the midfield.
Jackie Patea-Fereti will lead the team alongside vice captains Iritana Hohaia and Layla Sae. The Poua will leave everything on the field this week to ensure that they secure their first win for the season vs Chiefs Manawa.
Poua will potentially debut two players off the bench, Payton Takimoana from the Bay of Plenty and Leah Tuhi from the Hawkes Bay.
- Ngano Tavake
- Jayme Nuku
- Nina Poletti
- Jackie Patea-Fereti (C)
- Kahurangi Sturmey
- Olioli Mua
- Elinor - Plum King
- Layla Sae (VC)
- Iritana Hohaia (VC)
- Te Rauoriwa Gapper
- Ayesha Leti-i'iga
- Monica Tagoai
- Leilani Hakiwai
- Shakira Baker
- Cassie Siataga
REPLACEMENTS
- Denise Aiolupotea
- Angel Mulu
- Forne Burkin
- Leah Tuhi*
- Natalie Delamere
- Paige Lush
- Rangimarie Sturmey
- Payton Takimoana*
