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Heartland XV team to take on New Zealand Marist announced
allblacks.com - (14/10/2011) - 
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2 CommentsThe Heartland XV selection for tomorrow’s (15 October 2011) clash against a New Zealand Marist XV in Pukekohe, Auckland has been named.
“We have a determined mix of players – many of whom will wear the coveted Heartland XV black jersey for the first time and all are relishing the opportunity to do their union and heartland New Zealand proud,” he said.
“This week’s build-up has been intense for the squad as we haven’t beaten a Marist XV in the last two years – but the team are up for it.
“The Heartland Championship has been an excellent feature of the REAL New Zealand Festival, and this fixture will be a great way to showcase the Heartland players’ skills.
“The fact the boys are taking to the field on the afternoon of the first Rugby World Cup 2011 semifinal in Auckland hasn’t been lost on the group. They’ve been down to the Fanzone to soak up the atmosphere and are hoping visiting rugby fans kick-start their day with a trip Pukekohe for some great community rugby, he added.
The Heartland XV v New Zealand Marist XV will be played at Bayer Growers Stadium, Pukekohe on Saturday 15 October, kickoff at 2.30pm.
2011 Heartland XV:
1. Matt Fetu
South Canterbury
2. Cole Baldwin
Wanganui
3. Jason Rickard (C)
Mid Canterbury
4. Eric Duff
North Otago
5. Jon Smyth
Wanganui
6. Sione Ngatu
Poverty Bay
7. Lee Nelmes
Buller
8. John Dampney
Mid Canterbury
9. Andrew Stephens
Buller
10. Zeb Aporo
Wairarapa Bush
11. Rusiate Vukula
Wanganui
12. Steelie Koro
Wanganui
13. Fa’aitu Tuamoheloa
North Otago
14. Sam Scown
Wanganui
15. Jared Trevathan
South Canterbury
RESERVES
16. Ngarimu Simpkins
East Coast
17. Shaun McDonough
Wanganui
18. Aarin Dunster
King Country
19. Darren Munro
Wanganui
20. Scott Norton
South Canterbury
21. Simon Dibben
Wanganui
22. Billy Guyton
North Otago
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