Bay of Plenty set for rescheduled game v Northland
The Steamers have a quick turnaround from Saturday's 33 – 37 loss to Waikato as Northland come to town for a mid-week bout at Rotorua International Stadium.
The mid-week game is the rescheduled date of the original Steamers v Northland match, which was meant to take place on Saturday, 23 October.
The game is a massive opportunity for the Steamers who can still make the Premiership Semi-Finals by securing two bonus-point wins v Northland and then v Canterbury this Saturday 6 November.
“Both teams have a lot riding on the result with a win keeping us in contention for the play off,” says Head Coach Daryl Gibson.
“It’s been a season of many challenges, but we still have a chance of ending our season on a high note, and that is something worth fighting for.”
Wednesday's game also marks a special occasion as we will celebrate our Bay of Plenty rugby clubs for Club Day. Spectators are encouraged to turn up to the ground wearing their club colours in what we hope will be a celebration of grassroots rugby in the Bay of Plenty.
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will be wearing limited-edition jerseys with all 37 Bay of Plenty rugby clubs printed within the jersey.
These limited-edition playing jerseys will be auctioned off on TradeMe on 3 November from 7.05 pm until Monday 8 November at 7pm with proceeds going back to our rugby clubs.
Additionally, Replica Club Day jerseys have been made and will be gifted to each of our rugby clubs as a token of thanks and appreciation.
If you want a Replica Club Day jersey for yourself, they can be purchased on the Bay of Plenty Rugby website by clicking here.
The Steamers v Northland game is scheduled for a 7.05pm kick-off on Wednesday 3 November and will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 1.
The game is open to the public with mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing measures in effect. Tickets to the game are available to purchase online here.
Click here to download the online match day programme.
Bay of Plenty Steamers v Northland Taniwha
Aidan Ross (C) - Te Puke Sports
Nathan Harris - Te Puke Sports
Tevita Mafileo – Tauranga Sports
Justin Sangster - Te Puna
Manaaki Selby-Rickit - Mount Maunganui
Angus Scott-Young - Eastern Districts
Veveni Lasaqa - Greerton Marist
Nikora Broughton - Rangiuru
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi - Whakarewarewa
Lucas Cashmore – Tauranga Sports
Peni Lasaqa – Tauranga Sports
Lalomilo Lalomilo - Greerton Marist
Emoni Narawa – Tauranga Sports
Leroy Carter – Tauranga Sports
Sekuini Tanimo - Greerton Marist
Bernie Hati - Whakarewarewa
Benet Kumeroa - Rangiuru
Pasilio Tosi - Greerton Marist
Stan van den Hoven - Greerton Marist
Semisi Paea - Ngongotaha
Kohan Herbert - Mount Maunganui
Cassius Misa - Whakarewarewa
Junior Matautia - Greerton Marist
Game Details
Gates open at 6.00pm, Kick off 7.05pm
Rotorua International Stadium
Tickets available online at www.boprugby.co.nz/tickets
Live on Sky Sport 1
Under COVID 19 Alert Level 2, bubble restrictions have been lifted at stadiums for ticketed and non-ticketed events. Spectators still need to maintain 2-metre physical distance from people they don't know, scan in on arrival, wear face coverings where possible and follow all other contact tracing and hygiene protocols.
Article added: Tuesday 02 November 2021
