The Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad has been narrowed down to 23 players ahead of their first Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup match against North Harbour this weekend.
Five Waikite players Autumn-Rain Stephens, Janina Khan, Julie Howard, Kaci James, and Luka Connor have made the final cut along with Rotoiti's Lavinia Gould and Lily Florence
"We have selected a very young side but we are excited by that as we believe this side are capable of putting in the hard yards to get rewards," said Volcanix coach Brendon Webby.
Bay of Plenty Volcanix play North Harbour this Saturday at Rotorua's International Stadium.
Kick of is 2pm.
2016 Volcanix Squad:
Arataki:
Kate Henwood
Rotoiti:
Lavinia Gould
Lily Florence
Rangiuru:
Abbie Johnston
Aryahn Clarke
Christie Yule
Jenay Tamati
Jimi-Leigh McLean
Kendra Reynolds
Parekura Whareaorere
Mystery McLean-Kora
Sapphire Tapsell
Shaye Whareaorere
Tasman:
Jessica Foster
Stephani Mitchell
Tokoroa:
Billie Raynes
Ryleigh Hayes
Waikite:
Autumn-Rain Stephens
Janina Khan
Julie Howard
Kaci James
Luka Connor
Waimana:
Nicole Cawthorne
Volcanix Team Management:
Coach: Brendon Webby
Assistant Coach: Brad Fleming
Physio: TBC
Manager: Rachael Savage
Campaign Manager: Hayley Kerrison