offloading game. Two schoolgirls earn the right to start, with Isla Pringle in the front row, whilst the elusive Cheyenn
Semi-finals farah palmer cup
SATURDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
OTAGO SPIRIT
NORTH HARBOUR HIBISCUS
v Forsyth Barr Stadium Kickoff: 12:00pm Referee: Lauren Jenner AR’s: Tumua Ioane & Fraser Hannon
The equation is simple this week for both teams, win and you’ll head to Bay of Plenty next week for the final, lose and it’s season 2017 over with! Otago Spirit earned themselves a home semi-final when they defeated North Harbour last week. The Spirit were in sublime form, playing with great pace and width, which paved the way for an impressive 34-15 victory. Coaches Jury and Kearney will take confidence from last weekend’s victory, but will be well aware that their troops will need to earn the right, as they prepare for a Harbour side looking for redemption. Players to watch: Kate Smith led the way at set piece time last week, securing 7 lineouts, including 3 off North Harbour’s throw. Whilst openside Georgia Mason has been in phenomenal form this season, she averages 6 turnovers per game along with 14 tackles, expect another big game from her. Midfielder Soraya Umaga-Jensen earns her second straight start after an impressive display last week. Umaga-Jensen a renowned attacker has the ability to break the line and also brings a great offloading game. Two schoolgirls earn the right to start, with Isla Pringle in the front row, whilst the elusive Cheyenne Cunningham takes her spot on the left wing. North Harbour Hibiscus: Despite the disappointing loss last week, expect the Hibiscus to come down to Dunedin in a confident frame of mind, fully focused on making it through to the FPC Championship Final. Blindside flanker Maryke Penman returns after having last week off, she will bring physicality to the Hibiscus forward pack and will play a crucial role in getting Harbour on the front foot. In the backs, halfback Cesca Luafalealo and fullback Briar McNamara possess dangerous running games, watch for them to have a crack when the timing is right! Be sure to get along to the stadium, 12.00pm kick off, for what is guaranteed to be a cracker of a semi-final. Show your support for our Spirit and cheer them into the final!
12:00pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Saturday 21st October
Referee: Lauren Jenner AR’s: T. Ioane & F. Hannon Eilis Doyle
Morgan Walker
Cristo Tofa
Billy-Jo Jones
Tegan Hollows
Annemieke van Vliet
Amy Robertshaw
Cheyenne Wikaira
Isla Pringle
Michela Day
Olivia Ward-Duin
Rachel Dunn
Kate Smith
Jess Kendall
Sophie Fisher
Kelvery Longopoa
Julia Gorinski
Leyhanna van Vugt
Pia Tapsell
Alexa Fraser
Morgan Henderson
Catarina Antunes
Maryke Penman
Tuiala To’o
Georgia Mason
Kilistina Moata’ane
Kate Williams
Louise Halaleva
Jemma Palmer (cc)
Angie Sisifa © Zoe Whatarau Liv Waldron Cheyenne Cunningham Soraya Umaga-Jensen Greer Muir Nicole Kennedy Sheree Hume
COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Kane Jury
Cesca Luafalealo (cc) Claudia McMeekin Justine Vizirgianakis
Ass Coach:
Laishon Jones
Warren Kearney
Emma Iversen
Head Coach:
Manager:
Jess Tuhega Cathy Charles
Caitlyn Cox Briar McNamara
COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Bill Wigglesworth Assistant Coaches: Jared Letham Manager: Bruce Mitchinson
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