Cane named to captain Bay of Plenty Steamers

The Steamers coaching team have named their Steamers team to play Southland in the Bay of Plenty double header game at Rotorua International Stadium.

Gallagher Chiefs Captain Sam Cane has been named to captain the team. It will be Cane's first time captaining his Bay of Plenty team since his debut in 2010.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 Level 2 restrictions, no crowds will be permitted at the stadium, however the game will be available to watch live on Sky Sport 1 (channel 51).

Bay of Plenty Steamers v Southland
1. Tevita Mafileo
2. Kurt Eklund
3. Jeff Thwaites
4. Kane Le’aupepe
5. Keepa Mewett
6. Zane Kapeli
7. Sam Cane (C)
8. Joe Tupe
9. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
10. Otere Black
11. Fa’asiu Fuatai
12. Chase Tiatia (VC)
13. Regan Ware
14. Joe Webber
15. Dan Hollinshead

Reserves:
16. Nathan Vella
17. Haereiti Hetet
18. Ross Geldenhuys
19. Stan van den Hoven
20. Joe Johnston
21. Luke Campbell
22. Scott Curry*
23. Mathew Skipwith-Garland
*Steamers debut

Game Day Details:
Bay of Plenty Steamers v Southland
Saturday 19th September, 7.05pm
Rotorua International Stadium
(Double Header game with Farah Palmer Cup teams)