Pulse Energy Highlanders name team for quarterfinal clash in Christchurch

Details June 19, 2019

The Pulse Energy Highlanders will enter the play-offs with a settled looking side with only two personnel changes from its last round robin game against the Waratahs.

Tevita Li makes way for Patelesio Tomkinson on the left wing and Ben Smith returns to fullback after a lengthy injury break to take his place at fullback. Smith, the Highlanders most capped player, has been working hard to get back on the field over the last six weeks and his timely return will be boost for the southern side as they prepare to take on the Crusaders on Friday night.

Elsewhere Daniel Lienert-Brown rotates with Ayden Johnstone in the front row and the 6/2 forward /back split is maintained on the bench.

Pulse Energy Highlanders v BNZ Crusaders - 7.35, Friday 21st June, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch

1. Daniel Lienert-Brown

2. Liam Coltman

3. Tyrel Lomax

4. Jackson Hemopo

5. Tom Franklin

6. Liam Squire

7. James Lentjes

8. Luke Whitelock (cc)

9. Aaron Smith

10. Josh Ioane

11 Patelesio Tomkinson

12. Teihorangi Walden

13. Rob Thompson

14. Waisake Naholo

15. Ben Smith (cc)

RESERVES

16. Ash Dixon

17. Ayden Johnstone

18. Siate Tokolahi

19. Josh Dickson

20. Shannon Frizell

21. Kayne Hammington

22. Marty Banks

23. Elliot Dixon



Unavailable due to injury with season ending injuries: Tevita Nabura (knee), Richard Buckman (achilles), Bryn Gatland (foot)

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