The Auckland Vulcans

 

Agnatius Paasi back, Lousi and Palavi out:

The Auckland Vulcans welcome back the influential Agnatius Paasi this week, following a lengthy suspension.

Paasi will slot into the centres, assuming the place of Tangi Ropati who moves to fullback in a backline re-shuffle.

Standoff Carlos Tuimavave is set to miss the fixture through injury, joining Sam Lousi and John Palavi on the injured list.

Atelea Nafetalai returns to the frame after earlier in the year leading the Vulcans try scoring count, while loose forward Murray Iti also makes his first appearance in a number of weeks.

The match against the bottom place Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs is Auckland's second home match in a row, following their 44-10 romp of Wentworthville last Saturday.

Auckland Vulcans:

1. Tangi Ropati

2. Viliami Lolohea

3. Siosiua Taukeiaho

18. Agnatius Paasi

5. Atelea Nafetalai

6. Steve Waetford

7. Pita Godinet

8. Russell Packer

9. Alehana Mara

10. Charlie Gubb

11. Sebastian Ikihahifo

12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

13. Murray Iti

14. Siliva Havili

15. David Bhana

16. Nathaniel Peteru

17. Albert Vete



Auckland Vulcans Vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Mt Smart Stadium #2, Saturday, August 10

Kick-off: 12.50pm NZT, 10.50am AEST

Referee: Aaron Donald