BOP Steamers won the pre-season game against Manawatu 35-10 in Reporoa today. Strong games for Andrews, McQuoid, Cane. Full report to folllow.

Bay of Plenty Steamers v Manawatu – 2.30pm Kick Off. Reporoa Rugby Club.
1 Tristan Moran 2 John Pareanga 3 Josh Hohneck 4 Aidan Kuka 5 Culum Retallick 6 Luke Andrews 7 Sam Cane 8 Luke Braid (captain) 9 Chad Tuoro 10 Dan Waenga 11 Ben Smith 12 Grant McQuoid 13 Brett Mather 14 Lance Mac Donald 15 Toby Arnold.
Reserves: Simon Chisholm, Joe Savage, Luke Katene, Chris Elvin, Phil Burleigh, Nic McCashin, Jason Hona
Head Coach: Sean Horan Assistant Coach: Steve Miln    Manager: Ross Everiss