Preview: Manawatu v Counties
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Counties Manukau have made three changes to their starting XV for their clash with Manawatu at FMG Stadium in Palmerston North on Sunday.
Dan Hyatt returns at blindside, Michael Stanley gets his first start at fly-half and Toni Pulu returns on the left wing for Tana Umaga's outfit.
John Tu'ungafasi and Sikeli Nabou make the replacements bench and are joined by pivot Ahsee Tuala and the versatile Sherwin Stowers.
The match marks the 50th game for full-back Tim Nanai-Williams and substitutes Tuala and scrum-half Kane Hancy should they feature late on.
Coach Umaga said his side has to …
Dan Hyatt returns at blindside, Michael Stanley gets his first start at fly-half and Toni Pulu returns on the left wing for Tana Umaga's outfit.
John Tu'ungafasi and Sikeli Nabou make the replacements bench and are joined by pivot Ahsee Tuala and the versatile Sherwin Stowers.
The match marks the 50th game for full-back Tim Nanai-Williams and substitutes Tuala and scrum-half Kane Hancy should they feature late on.
Coach Umaga said his side has to …
