The Auckland representative team will make just their third appearance in this decade on Saturday, coming together to take on the Tonga New Zealand Residents at Mount Smart Stadium.
The teams will play for the inaugural Upright Access Mann Cup, named in honour of the Mann family who have been significant contributors to both the Auckland and Tongan game for a number of years.
Coincidentally the Tongan side will also be coached by a member of that family, Duane Mann, who previously captained both Auckland and Mate Ma’a Tonga, in a career which saw him win the Auckland first division three times as a player.
Auckland v Tonga NZ Residents
Saturday, June 2 - 2.30pm kick-off
Mount Smart Stadium
The teams
Auckland: 1: Polima Siaki (Glenora), 2: Corey Seator (Mt Albert), 3: Cole Waaka (Northcote), 4: Lafu Feagaiga (Mangere East), 5: Simon Luafalealo (Glenora), 6: Jordan Tuarae (Glenora) - co-captain, 7: Reece Joyce (Mt Albert), 8: Jamel Hunt (Papakura), 9: Jethro Friend (Howick) - co-captain. 10: Michael Ki (Pt Chevalier), 11: Taylor Daniels (Northcote), 12: Daniel Reuelu-Buchanan (Glenora), 13: Reece Charlie (Howick). Interchange (from): 14: Abraham Papali'i (Pt Chevalier), 15: Chris Sio (Pt Chevalier), 16: Matti Tuitama (Pt Chevalier), 17: Moses Oge (Bay Roskill), 18: Howard Brown (Mangere East). Coach: Grant Pocklington
Tonga NZ Residents: 1: Tevita Mikaele (Otahuhu), 2: Ethan Nukanuka (Otahuhu), 3: Sione Tongia (Otahuhu), 4: Peter Oliveti (Mt Albert), 5: Akuila Tuha (Papakura), 6: Willie Stowers (Papakura), 7: Eko Malu (Northcote), 8: Saimone Makahili (Mt Albert), 9: Netane Vi (Mangere East), 10: Daniel Palavi (Pt Chevalier) - captain, 11: Ma'afu Briggs (Marist), 12: Trent Schaumkel (Northcote), 13: Joseph Price (Mt Albert) Interchange: 14: Jonah Sofele (Otahuhu), 15: Kruz Tupou (Howick), 16: Hosea Taukatelata (Glenora), 17: Koli Oneone (Pt Chevalier).Coach: Duane Mann
How to get tickets
Buy online through Ticketek or from Gate B on the day.
How to watch
The match will be streamed live and free on aucklandleague.co.nz. Click here to watch.