Turbos to tackle Taihape

The Manawatu Turbos will play a three-way match in Taihape as part of their 2018 preseason programme.

Turbos prop Sione Asi has been called into the New Zealand Under 20s for the Oceania Rugby Under 20s Championship.

The Manawatu Turbos have fielded a starting XV very similar to the one which put in a great second half performance last week against Waikato.

Looking to brush off last week’s loss to Otago, Jeremy Cotter’s men will be out to knock over the Bay of Plenty Steamers at home on Friday night.

The Manawatu Turbos have the luxury of being able to include All Blacks Nehe Milner-Skudder and Ngani Laumape for their afternoon clash against Otago in Dunedin tomorrow.

Kurt Baker and Michael Alaalatoa to start. Loose forward Brice Henderson also makes his way back intro the squad.

Past players and administrators of the Manawatu Rugby Union are invited to register their names and contact details with the Union so that information can be sent regarding Old-Timers’ Day celebrations

Yesterday afternoon the full squad set out to pay a visit to some of our most enthusiastic supporters: our country school kids.

Manawatu Rugby Union chief executive Shannon Paku says Turbos fans should not discount their role in the ensuring the side has a successful season.

Several injuries from the last two weeks have led coach Jeremy Cotter to introduce fresh faces for this weekend’s away clash in Hamilton.

The Manawatu Turbos failed to convert on a sound first half performance under the roof at Foresyth Barr Stadium, going down to a spirited Otago side 40 – 30.

 The Turbos have bounced back from last week’s first round loss to knock over their perennial bogey team the Tasman Makos, 35-20.

Despite some scintillating first half attacking play, the Turbos went down 41-29 to a strong Wellington side last night at Central Trust Arena.

As the pre-season gets underway, the Manawatu Turbo's have fielded an exciting squad to face the Tasman Makos, who have been drawn early in the competition.

Manawatu Turbo Otere Black led a commanding performance last night in the Hurricanes 32-21 win over a high-flying Crusaders team.