Tasman (Mitre 10 Cup)

Tasman (often known as the Tasman Mako and formerly Tasman Makos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand. Established in 2006, they play in the Mitre 10 Cup, the provincial tournament in New Zealand. They play their home games at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim or Trafalgar Park in Nelson, both in the Tasman region. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are red and blue.

For the Tasman Rugby governing body and more information about rugby in the Tasman region, see Tasman Rugby Union.

Tasman
UnionTasman Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Mako
Founded2006 (2006)
LocationTasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand
Ground(s)Lansdowne Park (Capacity: 15,000)
Trafalgar Park (Capacity: 18,000)
CEOTony Lewis[1]
Coach(es)Andrew Goodman & Clarke Dermody
Captain(s)David Havili
League(s)Mitre 10 Cup
20202nd, Premiership Division
Playoffs: Champions
Team kit
Official website
www.mako.nz

Current squad

The Tasman Mako squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.[2][3]

During the press release, it was announced that Ethan Blackadder, Jack Grooby, James Marshall, Atu Moli, Ray Niuia, Pari Pari Parkinson and Antonio Shalfoon would all miss the 2020 season with injury.

2020 Tasman Mako squad

Props

Hookers

Locks

Loose Forwards

Halfbacks (Scrum-halves)

First Five-Eighths (Fly-halves)

Midfielders (Centres)

Outside Backs

(C) denotes the captain and Bold denotes a player who is internationally capped, REP denotes a replacement squad player.
  1. Prinsep was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was named as a late replacement in the side for Round 5.[4]
  2. Sykes-Martin was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was named in the side for Round 1.[5]
  3. Ross was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was added as an injury replacement in October 2020.[6]
  4. Cameron was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was named in the side for Round 2.[7]
  5. Stewart was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was named in the side for Round 2.[7]
  6. Chapman was not included in the original Tasman squad, but was named in the side for Round 2.[7]

Honours

Tasman have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2019 and 2020. Their full list of honours include:[8][9]

ITM Cup Championship Division
  • Winners: 2013
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division
  • Winners: 2019, 2020

Current Super Rugby players

Players named in the 2020 Tasman Mako squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2021 Super Rugby season.[10][11][12][13][14]

Player Team
Ethan Blackadder Crusaders
Finlay Christie Blues
Shannon Frizell Highlanders
Leicester Fainga'anuku Crusaders
David Havili Crusaders
Sione Havili Crusaders
Mitchell Hunt Highlanders
Will Jordan Crusaders
Tyrel Lomax Hurricanes
Andrew Makalio Crusaders
Atu Moli Chiefs
Alex Nankivell Chiefs
Ray Niuia Blues
Fetuli Paea Highlanders
Pari Pari Parkinson Highlanders
Sevu Reece Crusaders
Quinten Strange Crusaders
Mark Telea Blues
Isi Tu'ungafasi Crusaders

References
  1. "Staff & Officials". Tasman Rugby. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  2. "2020 Tasman Mako Squad". Mako.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  3. "Mitre 10 Cup Preview: Tasman (2020)". Mitre 10 Cup. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. "Mitre 10 Cup: Tasman are still favourites but Premiership challengers lurk below the Mako". Stuff.co.nz. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  5. "Counties Manukau v Tasman Mako, Mitre 10 Cup at Ecolight Stadium, 12th September". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  6. "Former All Black lock Isaac Ross joins injury-hit Tasman for rest of year". Stuff.co.nz. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  7. "Tasman Mako v Northland, Mitre 10 Cup at Lansdowne Park, 18th September". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  8. "National Provincial Championship winners, 1976–2014". Te Ara. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  9. "Mitre 10 Cup". Rugby Heartland. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  10. "2021 squad named" (Press release). Blues. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  11. "2021 Gallagher Chiefs Squad Announced" (Press release). Chiefs. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  12. "Hurricanes 2021 squad announced" (Press release). Hurricanes. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  13. "Four players promoted from Crusaders Academy as Scott Robertson names 2021 Crusaders squad" (Press release). Crusaders. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  14. "Highlanders name squad for 2021" (Press release). Highlanders. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
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