Wanganui v King Country rugby at Cook Garden. Photo / File.
The Heartland XV face the Australian Barbarians in Levin tonight in the second game of their internal tour.
Heartland XV head coach Grant Keenan has made just two changes to his starting 15, with captain Peter Rowe back from a one-match suspension to start in the No 7 jersey, Lance
Easton (Thames Valley) starting on the wing, and James Goodger and Moss Doran onto the bench.
The Heartland team opened their 2015 campaign with a high-scoring game and lucky escape, after they held out a New Zealand Marist comeback to win 47-42 in Masterton on Saturday.
"We had a great hitout against New Zealand Marist on Saturday and, true to form, we knew they would come back at us hard, which they did," Keenan said.
"I'm really pleased we were able to create some great opportunities and that was reflected in the scoreline. First five Stephen Perofeta had an outstanding debut with 27 points (including a 'full house') which goes to show how talented this kid is.
