After a thrilling first match against Matatū, the Waitomo Chiefs Manawa have been named to face the Hurricanes Poua this Tuesday, March 15 at 3.35pm.

The fixture will be the first match in a double-header at FMG Stadium Waikato, followed by the Blues facing Matatū at 7.05pm.

Waitomo Chiefs head coach Allan Bunting has kept a similar line-up to the team that defeated Matatū with a few players moving into starting positions.

No changes have been made to the starting forward pack or the forward replacements which faced Matatū last Thursday.

Forwards Jayjay Taylor and Merania Paraone will look to make their debuts off the bench.

In the backs, Ariana Bayler gains her first start of the season at halfback as does Langi Veainu of the left wing. Black Fern veteran Renee Wickliffe moves from the bench to start at second five-eighth in an otherwise unchanged starting backline.

On the bench, changes to the backs feature Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to cover halfback in jersey 22 and Georgia Daals as utility back cover in jersey 23. Black Fern midfielder Chelsea Semple returns, named on the bench for the first time this season in jersey 24. Ruby Tui shifts to the bench to provide outside back cover to round out the named twenty-five.

Waitomo Chiefs Manawa Head Coach Allan Bunting says the team have managed the quick turnaround as best as possible.

'It was great to be part of history last week in what was an intense game,” says Allan.

'Matatū were impressive both sides of the ball and really tested us, we started really well and played some exciting rugby but certainly need to adapt a lot quicker.

'We were proud of the heart our Waitomo Chiefs Manawa showed and our desperation to scramble well enough to hold on. We know the Hurricanes Poua are eager to hit the field and will bring a lot of energy and excitement.

'We have managed the quick turnaround as best as we can to meet them head on.”

The match will be broadcasted live on Sky Sport and Prime.

Waitomo Chiefs Manawa to face Hurricanes Poua:

1. Angel Mulu

2. Luka Connor

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Victoria Edmonds

5. Harono Te Iringa

6. Pia Tapsell

7. Les Elder ©

8. Kennedy Simon

9. Ariana Bayler

10. Kelly Brazier

11. Langi Veainu

12. Renee Wickliffe

13. Carla Hohepa

14. Portia Woodman

15. Hazel Tubic

Reserves:

16. Merania Paraone*

17. Awhina Tangen-Wainohu

18. Santo Taumata

19. Mia Anderson

20. Jayjay Taylor*

21. Tynealle Fitzgerald

22. Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu

23. Georgia Daals

24. Chelsea Semple

25. Ruby Tui

*Denotes Waitomo Chiefs Manawa debutant

Unavailable for selection

Stacey Fluhler, Kelsie Wills.

Game Day Information:

Round Two Fixture: Waitomo Chiefs Manawa vs. Hurricanes Poua, Tuesday 15 March, 3.35pm

Location: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Broadcast: Live on Sky Sport and Prime.