Youth and excitement seems to be the call for when the Steamers take to the field in their final preseason hit-out against North Harbour.
Steamers coach Kevin Schuler has again elected to experiment with some of his younger players for today's match in Katikati.
Rotoiti captain Jesse Acton has been given the nod on the blindside of the scrum. The 23-year-old was instrumental in his club side's success this season.
The hard-working, no-nonsense No8, has been moved to the side of the scrum and will team up with Super 15 heavy weight Luke Braid (open side) and former New Zealand Secondary Schools player Carl Axtens at the back of the scrum. Schuler has gone for the tried and true with Greg Pleasants Tate, Dan Perrin and Tristan Moran making up the front row, while work horses Culum Retallick and Leon Power will be locking the scrum.
Halfback Jamie Nutbrown will wear the captain's armband and will look to build a working combination with Chris Noakes at first-five. The midfield has a look of excitement and dependability with Phil Burleigh (12) and former Queensland Red's Mafi Kefu at centre.