Head Coach Kyle Mclean is excited with the experience and youth named in the 2023 Volcanix squad to compete in the Farah Palmer Cup – proudly sponsored by Bunnings Warehouse.

'It's exciting to get stuck into the 2023 season. We have a committed group of ladies from across the region, ready to do themselves, their whanau and clubs proud.

'We have worked hard thus far and hope we can put out some performances the Bay of Plenty can be proud of. Manaakitanga.”

The Volcanix first game of the Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup begins this coming Saturday, July 15, at Rotorua International Stadium against neighbours Waikato who were runners up to Canterbury in the final last year.

The new players named in the squad, including:
Alisi Qalo Wilson
Amanda Wilshier
Blair Collier
Ella Wisnewski
Fredom Marou
Grace Kahle
Hayley Church
Ihimana Herewini
Kesha Church
Kokako Raki
Moe Nagaoka
Olivia Warlow
Regan Casey
Sakura Horike

Returning players:
Azalleyah Maaka (15)
Baye Jacob (33)
Emily Magee(5)
Grace Parata-Stewart (9)
Helena Coughlan (3)
Hope Garner (1)
Jayde August (2)
Jessie Wharekura (8)
Kanyon Paul (6)
Kate Henwood (26)
Kelsie Thwaites CC (28)
Kendra Reynolds (46)
Kiri Ngawati (2)
Luka Connor (46)
Natalie Delamere CC (29)
Olive Watherston (3)
Payton Takimoana (8)
Renee Woodman-Wickliffe (18)
Ruby Tawa (3)
Sapphire Williams (33) on 96 points
Tania-Rose Raharuhi (20)
Te Urupounamu McGarvey (8)
Tynealle Fitzgerald (27)
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Bay of Plenty Volcanix Team Management
Head Coach: Kyle McLean
Asst Coach: Jarvy Aoake
Asst Coach: Renee Woodman-Wickliffe
Asst Coach: Brendon Phillips
Team Manager: Susan Karl
S&C Trainer: Tasmyn Jackson
Video Analyst: Jason Shepard
Head Physio: Adina Holder
Asst Physio: Zara Fowell
Mental Skills Coach: Zane Winslade

Gates open 12.30pm on Saturday July 15 for JAB Curtain raiser – Whakarewarewa U10s v St. Michaels U10s
Main game starts at 2.05pm.
Entry is free.