Rugby: Southland name experienced squad

Southland have named a experienced squad for the Air New Zealand Cup.

Coach Simon Culhane has included All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan, despite his unavailability for large parts of the campaign.

The 26 strong squad includes a wealth of talent from the Highlanders Super 14 squad.

Southland squad
Dion Bates, Josh Bekhuis, Tim Boys, Jimmy Cowan, Scott Cowan, David Gannon, David Hall, John Hardie, Glen Horton, Jason Kawau (vice-captain), Chris King, Tony Koonwaiyou, Kendrick Lynn, Jamie Mackintosh (captain), Seminar Manu, Fai Mika, Micheal Peterson, Robert Robinson, Sonny Rongotoheriri, Jason Rutledge, Matt Saunders, Hua Tamariki, Pehi Te Whare, Joe Tuineau, Mark Wells, James Wilson.

- NEWSTALK ZB