Waikite are well represented in the Bay of Plenty Volcanix wider training squad named today.
A youthful squad, including seven from the Baywide runner's up side, have been named and will start training this week for their Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup campaign.
"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.
"We have a lot of hard work to do over the next few weeks which will include pre-season hit outs against Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and Counties Heat."
The final team selection will kick off their season proper against Northland on August 6 at the Rotorua International Stadium at 2.00pm.
Volcanix Wider Training Squad:
Autumn Stephens (Waikite)
Chevy Creen (Waikite)
Julie Howard (Waikite)
Kaci James (Waikite)
Luka Connor (Waikite)
Janina Khan (Waikite)
Sequoia Autumn (Waikite)
Kate Henwood (Arataki)
Abbie Johnston (Rangiuru)
Anahera Mohi (Rangiuru)
Aryahn Clarke (Rangiuru)
Christie Yule (Rangiuru)
Ereti Williams (Rangiuru)
Jenay Tamati (Rangiuru)
Jimi-Leigh McLean (Rangiuru)
Kendra Reynolds (Rangiuru)
Mystery McLean (Rangiuru)
Parekura Whareoreore (Rangiuru)
Sapphire Tapsell (Rangiuru)
Shaye Whareoreore (Rangiuru)
Lavinia Gould (Rotoiti)
Lily Florence (Rotoiti)
Jessica Foster (Tasman)
Stephani Mitchell (Tasman)
Ataliyah Cook (Tokoroa)
Billie Raynes (Tokoroa)
Chanelle Rata (Tokoroa)
Ryleigh Hayes (Tokoroa)
Nicole Cawthorne (Waimana)
Unavailable for selection due to injury:
Hana Tapiata
Tamielle Monk (Tauranga Sports)
Animei Skudder (Waikite)
2016 Farah Palmer Cup Schedule:
Week 1: Volcanix vs North Harbour at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua - Saturday 6 August, 2.00pm
Week 2: Volcanix vs Canterbury at TBC, Christchurch - Saturday 13 August, 12.00pm
Week 3: Volcanix vs Auckland at Rugby Park, Whakatane - Saturday 20 August, 12.00pm
Week 4: Volcanix vs Waikato at TBC, Hamilton - Saturday 27 August, 12.00pm
Week 5: Volcanix vs Counties Manukau at Tauranga Domain, Tauranga - Sunday 4 September, 2.35pm
Week 6: Volcanix - Bye
Week 7: Volcanix vs Wellington at TBC, Wellington - Saturday 17 September, 1.30pm
Semi-Finals: Saturday 24 September
Finals: Saturday 1 October at 12.00pm
