The best of the rest

Having won back-to-back NPC titles, it’s no secret that Tasman is stacked with rugby talent.

With a core group set to return to contest a three-peat, plenty of quality players will miss out on a Mako jersey in 2021.

Sports reporter Jonty Dine selects his top XV from Nelson club rugby players yet to make their Mako debuts.

1. Luca Inch- Kahurangi

2. Leo Maupese- Marist

3. Teu Sami- Marist

4. Isaiah Malaulau- Nelson

5. Max Hicks- Marist

6. Taya Brown- Waimea

7. Chris Hala'ufia- Wanderers

8. Te Puoho Stephens- Marist

9. Cleve Barrell- Marist

10. Campbell Parata- Waimea

11. Stein Schreiber- Kahurangi

12. Pita Siale- Nelson

13. Erenimo Tau- Waimea

14. Macca Springer- Waimea

15. Fletcher Matthews- Wanderers

Unlucky omissions: Rahiri Witehira, Larry Banse, Sosefo Vaka, Michael Stringer.