The Otago NPC squad will play their first pre-season fixture against the Southland Stags on Friday 28 July 2:05pm at Kettle Park in Dunedin.

The squad will run a first half team and second half team, but it is likely that all fit players will get a run as preparation for Round 1 of the Bunnings NPC.

The game will be livestreamed to the Otago Rugby Facebook page for anyone who is unable to attend.

The Bunnings Warehouse NPC is set to begin the weekend of Friday 4^th August. The Otago team play their first game away against the Tasman Mako at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on Friday 4th August at 5:35pm. To view the full 2023 NPC draw click here.

For any further comments, please contact Richard Kinley, CEO, Otago Rugby Football Union, 021 229 9809.

2023 COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Tom Donnelly

Assistant Coaches: Ryan Bambry, Jamie Mackintosh & Ben Smith

S & C Coaches: Ian Blake & Ed Lea

Physio: Karen Meehan

Manager: Simon Wallace

Assistant Manager: Hayden Finch

Doctor:  Andrew Haren

Nutritionist:   Hanna Zouggari

Player Development Manager: Amanda Slade

Performance Analyst: Spencer Byers

PRE-SEASON: OTAGO VS SOUTHLAND – FRIDAY 28 JULY – 2:05PM

1. Benjamin Lopas
2. Ricky Jackson
3. Jermaine Ainsley
4. Fabian Holland
5. Josh Dickson
6. Joshua Hill
7. Harry Taylor
8. Sam Fischli
9. Kieran McClea
10. Caleb Leef
11. Jeremiah Asi
12. Jack Leslie
13. Thomas Umaga-Jensen
14. Waisake Naholo
15. Finn Hurley

16. Henry Bell
17. Rohan Wingham
18. Saula Ma’u
19. Will Tucker
20. Sean Withy
21. James Arscott
22. Cameron Millar
23. Sam Gilbert
24. Jona Nareki
25. Jake Te Hiwi
26. Josh Whaanga
27. Nathan Hastie
28. Ajay Faleafaga
29. Jermaine Pepe
30. Tom Sanders
31. Will Stodart

Article added: Wednesday 26 July 2023