Fresh look to sides for new season Rugby

• Published date: 07 April 2022
• Publication title: Clutha Leader

OWAKA RFC

(Swamp Hens)

2021 finished: 8th

Last champions: 1962

Predicted 2022 finish: 7th

Season preview: A new look to the Owaka management team has brought a fresh and exciting approach. Numbers are tidy for the most part and there is a fantastic team resolve to bring some pride and respect back to the red and blue. Owaka’s results in the past few seasons haven’t replicated the effort put in by most. There is a brighter future just around the corner at Swamp Hen Park. Will it be this season?

Coach: David Sleeman

Assistant Coaches: Steve Sheppard and Georgia Mason

Manager: Regan Gillespie

Medic: Rachael Landreth

Captain: TBC

Player gains: Vili Afoa, Connor Mills, Panapa Leleimalefaga, Zach Filo, Vita White, Sene Te’o, Matt Barton, Misipati Lapa Tautala, Penetekoso Tevaga, Desmatini Fiame.

Player losses: Dom Grinton, Scott McLaren, Rhys Evans, Lucas Tuuaga, Hadley Clark, Laumua Ieru, Kasio Ulufale, Vavae Lesa, Jonty Sopp, Ben Peter.

Squad

Forwards: Craig McCormick, Cameron Burgess, Ben Burgess, Tom Jenks, Francis Parker, Chris Preddy, Chris...