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Written by Site Admin
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Tuesday, 25 July 2006 |
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Well done to Leana Urlich for being selected in the Manawatu Women's side. She is Varsity's sole representative in the side.
The challenge the 2006 season the Ezibuy Manawatu Women's team is about to undertake will be huge. Like all things when you have to step up a grade the character of everyone involved in the team will be tested. Unlike most teams we can only call on the experience of one player who has played at a higher level, this being Farah Palmer.
Most teams in the competition boast at least a handful of past or present New Zealand players. Some teams like Auckland include a whole team of Black Ferns. Bearing this in mind it is always good to go into any competition as the underdog and we certainly have this tag. The benefits our team have is a good mix of young players with a sprinkling of experience and a heap of enthusiasm. Players to watch out for this year will be, Captain - Pauline Chadwick, 1st 5/8 - Selica Winiata, Fullback - Anika Tiplady, Loose Forwards - Sherry Hansen, Amy Bush, Emma Aldworth and Fuarosa Time.
With the Women's World Cup taking place this year, all the Black Ferns are only available for the first two rounds of the competition before leaving. This will mean that the remaining rounds could throw up a few surprises. Unfortunately for Manawatu we strike the two provinces with the most Black Fern's in them, first up. These being Auckland and Otago. In our favour both games are at home and if last years support is anything to go on, we will have a strong home crowd advantage.
KIA TOA:
Crystal Niutama
Danielle Harris
Ruth McKay
Farah Palmer
Amy Bush
Aleasha Brider
Pauline Chadwick (Captain)
Selica Winiata
Kristina Sue
Shanna Porima
LINTON:
Rachelle Richardson
Emma Aldworth
Sherry Hansen
Ebony Low
Mallory Townsend
Katy Townsend
Janna Vaughan
Anika Tiplady
EKETAHUNA:
Raylene Reiri
Perri Tatana
VARSITY:
Leana Urlich
FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL:
Charlotte Whale
LOAN:
Caroline Martin (Johnsonville)
Teresa Noble (Hutt Old Boys)
Fuarosa Time (Hutt Old Boys)
Pare Mafi (Bay of Plenty)
MANAGEMENT:
Kelvin Tantrum (Coach)
Shawn Hawkins (Asst Coach)
Marion Tantrum (Manager)
Mel Ragg (Medic) |
