Head Coach Kyle Mclean is excited with the experience and youth named in the 2023 Volcanix squad to compete in the Farah Palmer Cup – proudly sponsored by Bunnings Warehouse.

“It’s exciting to get stuck into the 2023 season. We have a committed group of ladies from across the region, ready to do themselves, their whanau and clubs proud. We have worked hard thus far and hope we can put out some performances the Bay of Plenty can be proud of. Manaakitanga.”

Congratulations to the 13 new players named in the squad, including; 
1.    Alisi Qalo Wilson
2.    Amanda Wilshier
3.    Blair Collier
4.    Ella Wisnewski 
5.    Fredom Marou 
6.    Grace Kahle
7.    Hayley Church
8.    Ihimana Herewini 
9.    Kesha Church
10.  Kokako Raki
11.  Moe Nagaoka 
12.  Olivia Warlow 
13.  Regan Casey 
14.  Sakura Horike 

Returning players:
15.    Azalleyah Maaka (15)
16.    Baye Jacob (33)
17.    Emily Magee (5)
18.    Grace Parata-Stewart (9)
19.    Helena Coughlan (3)
20.    Hope Garner (1)
21.    Jayde August (2)
22.    Jessie Wharekura (8)
23.    Kanyon Paul (6)
24.    Kate Henwood (26)
25.    Kelsie Thwaites CC (28)
26.    Kendra Reynolds (46)
27.    Kiri Ngawati (2)
28.    Luka Connor (46)
29.    Natalie Delamere CC (29)
30.    Olive Watherston (3)
31.    Payton Takimoana (8)
32.    Renee Woodman-Wickliffe (18)
33.    Ruby Tawa (3)
34.    Sapphire Williams (33) on 96 points
35.    Tania-Rose Raharuhi (20)
36.    Te Urupounamu McGarvey (8)
37.    Tynealle Fitzgerald (27)

The Volcanix first game of the Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup begins this coming Saturday, 15th July at Rotorua International Stadium against neighbours Waikato who were runners up to Canterbury in the final last year. 

Gates open 12.30pm for JAB Curtain raiser – Whakarewarewa U10s v St. Michaels U10s
Main game starts at 2.05pm.
Entry is free.
 

Article added: Wednesday 12 July 2023