Two newcomers in Harbour starting fifteen

First five-eighth Jon Elrick and flanker Regan Tamihere will make their run-on debuts for North Harbour in their NPC first division rugby match against Northland at Albany on Sunday.

Elrick, who was on the bench for last Saturday's 23-23 draw with Canterbury, replaces Tusi Pisi who is expected to be sidelined for four weeks with a torn hamstring.

Tamihere earns his first start after standout form for the North Harbour 2nd 15, coach Allan Pollock said.

* North Harbour team:

George Pisi, Viliame Waqaseduadua, Anthony Tuitavake, Rua Tipoki (captain), Zar Lawrence, Jon Elrick, Craig McGrath/Ben Meyer, Nick Williams, Regan Tamihere, Anthony Boric, Doug Fletcher, Greg Rawlinson, Adrian Donald, Roger Dustow, Tony Coughlan.

Reserves: Joe Ward, Mike Noble, Marty Veale, Tom Harding Meyer/McGrath, Joel Nasmith, Andrew Mailei.

- NZPA