Heartland XV squad selected for two-match series
New Zealand Heartland XV Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin (King Country) and assistant coach Gerard Scott (South Canterbury) supported by selector Earl Kirton have named their 24-man squad for matches against New Zealand Defence Force in Methven on Tuesday 5 November and New Zealand Marist in Timaru on Saturday 9 November.The squad features a good cross section of players from across the Pink Batts Heartland Championship with representatives from nine sides including four players from Meads Cup Finalists North Otago and three players from hosts Mid Canterbury. The squad feature ten debutants in the Heartland XV black jersey.
New Zealand Rugby Chairman Mike Eagle said those selected would wear the Heartland XV jersey with pride and do their best to represent Heartland Rugby and their Union well.
“For many players, pulling on the coveted Heartland XV black jersey is a huge achievement in their…
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