Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have today named their 18-man squad for the Downer NRL Auckland Nines tournament to be played at Eden Park, Auckland, this weekend.
The exciting knock-out tournament sees all 16 NRL teams playing 9-aside on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7. Prize money is NZ $2.6 million dollars.
New recruits Nathan Green, Isaac John, Wof Lavaka, Tim Moltzen, Matt Parcell will make their first appearance in the maroon and white at the tournament.
Coach Trent Barrett has named prop Jake Trbojevic as captain.
Sea Eagles squad (with jersey number)
- Jayden Hodges
- Matt Parcell
- Tim Moltzen
- Brayden Wiliame
- Jamie Buhrer
- Nathan Green
- Isaac John
- Tony Satini
- Tom Symonds
- Tom Trbojevic
- Brenton Lawrence
- Fabian Goodall
- Jorge Taufua
- Wof Lavaka
- Jake Trbojevic (Captain)
- Feleti Mateo
- Blake Leary
- Jesse Ramien
The Sea Eagles have been placed in the Hunua Pool alongside the Bulldogs, Warriors and the Broncos. For all the Sea Eages news visit the team website.
Photo: Jake Trbojevic will captain the team in Auckland. (nrlphotos.com)