Woonton returns to starting lineup

QBE HARBOUR V BAY OF PLENTY

North Shore prop Alex Woonton will make his first appearance of the season for QBE Harbour at tighthead after missing the first three rounds through injury.

Woonton’s inclusion in the starting fifteen is the only change to the starting lineup for this Sunday’s clash against Bay of Plenty in Rotorua.

Loose forward Jim Tuivaiti is battling a rib injury sustained in last week’s loss to Waikato. Leigh Thompson will travel with the side tomorrow as cover at number 8.

The backline remains unchanged as Harbour look for their first win of the season.

Mahurangi lock Irwin Finau makes his return from injury via the bench, replacing Brandon Nansen.

QBE Harbour v Bay of Plenty

1. Greg Pleasants Tate (Takapuna)

2. James Parsons (Takapuna)

3. Alex Woonton (North Shore)

4. Mike Farmer (Western)

5. Hayden Triggs (North Shore)

6. Jordan Manihera (Silverdale)

7. Zak Judge (East Coast Bays)

8. Jim Tuivaiti or Leigh Thompson (Western/North Shore)

9. Bryn Hall © (Northcote)