NZ Divisional XV to face Ireland
June 6, 2002

New Zealand Divisional XV coach Noel McQuilken has named an experienced side for Saturday's clash with tourists Ireland.

The fixture is the third and final clash of the home-side's three match programme for 2002 after narrowly being beaten by Bay of Plenty and a draw with Italy.

His side features the experience of hooker Paul Mitchell, a former Super 12 representative while No 8 Mutu Ngarimu has appeared previously for New Zealand Maori.

Veteran inside backs Lee Peina and Mano Flutey will spearhead the backline although much will also be expected of exciting young fullback Tim Manawatu.

The New Zealand Divisional XV side to play Ireland at Timaru on Saturday: Tim Manawatu (Hawke's Bay), Michael Pettman (Manawatu), Sam Leung-Wai (Hawke's Bay), Matt Harvey (Manawatu), Pila Fifita (North Otago), Mano Flutey (East Coast), Lee Peina (King Country, captain), Mutu Ngarimu (Hawke's Bay), Aaron Griffith (Nelson Bays), Daniel Quate (Hawke's Bay), Kele Leawere (East Coast), Matt Porter (Marlborough), Peter Bielski (Hawke's Bay), Paul Mitchell (King Country), Clint Newland (Hawke's Bay).

Replacements: Derek Leefe (East Coast), Jeremy Hapeta (Manawatu), Kahu Marfell (Nelson Bays), Simon McKearney (Thames Valley), Quintyn Austin (Manawatu), Joe Faa'iu (Nelson Bays), Dwayne Kemp (Wanganui) or Pehi Te Whare (King Country).

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